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CONSTITUTION &
BYLAWS
of the
Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc.
a member of the National Federation of
State High School Associations
7007 North 18th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85020-5552 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main Office FAX: 602-385-3779 Official’s Department 602-385-3810 FAX: 602-385-3780 Tournament Department FAX: 602-385-3781
Web Site: http://www.aiaonline.org
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Bob Kosower, CAA Athletic Administrator
Phoenix Country Day School 2A Conference 602-381-4547
Ken VanWinkle Superintendent
Heber-Overgaard Unified 1A Conference 928-535-4622
Derek Fahleson, CAA Athletic Administrator
Estrella Foothills High School 3A Conference 623-327-2481
Michael Bejarano, CAA Principal
Ironwood Ridge High School 5A Conference 520-696-4004
David Woodall, Ed.D. Superintendent
Benson Unified School District Arizona School Administrators
520-586-2213 ext. 611 [email protected]
PRESIDENT Cindy Riley, CAA Athletic Administrator
Desert Christian High School Arizona Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators Association 520-298-5817
Mike DeLaO Governing Board Member
Safford Unified District Arizona School Boards Association
928-428-8429 [email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Harold Slemmer, Ed.D.
602-385-3810 [email protected]
Bill Gahn, CAA District Athletic Administrator
Deer Valley Unified School District AdvancED
623-445-4934 [email protected]
Arthur Wagner, CAA District Athletic Administrator Higley Unified School District
4A Conference 480-279-7085
2010 – 2011
AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Member Represents Term Expires Ken VanWinkle 1A 2013 Bob Kosower, Member 2A 2011 Derek Fahleson, Member 3A 2012 Arthur Wagner, Member 4A 2013 Michael Bejarano, Member 5A 2011 Bill Gahn, Member AdvancED Yearly Appointed David Woodall, Member ASA 2012 Mike DeLaO, Member ASBA 2013 Cindy Riley, President AIAAA 2011 Harold Slemmer, Executive Director AIA -------
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Armstrong, W.W. 1949-50 Ashe, Larry 1953-54 Atonna, Arthur C. 1980-83 Baker, L.E. 1981-82 Baker, Margaret 1977-80 Barrett, Bradley 2007-09 Beizner, Jack 1934-44, 45, 56-68 Bejarano, Raul 1995-03 Benedict, F.J. 1948-51, 57 Bennett, B.G. 1977-80 Berryhill, John 1970-73 Bonefas, John 1994-96 Bowie, Arthur 1947-50, 62-65 Boyle, William 1967-71 Brooks, Elbert 1960-62 Burnside, Joe 2006-09 Carlson, J.E. 1925-28 Carlson, John 1998-05 Carter, James 1951-56, 56-58 Carter, Tim 1998-03 Celaya, Art 1983-84 Chambers, John 1999-02 Christensen, Robert 1976-79 Clark, James 1985-89 Coffin, Kenneth 1957-58 Coor, C.E. 1951-52 Cowman, M.D. 1953-55 Cowart, Jasper 1968-72 Coy, Voie Stuart 1983-88 Cromer, Sturgeon 1944-54 Cross, Larry 1962-64 Crotts, Erwin 1990-93 Cunningham, Lexi 2007-10 Daley, Jack 1947-51 Davis, Clyde 1968-72 Dawson, Richard 1982-85 DeSeelhorst, Rob 1987-88, 90-91 DeWitt, Neil 1996-99 Dick, W.W. 1944-45, 47-50 Dicus, Waldo 1959-61 Dillon, W.E. 1967-70, 75-78 Dodd, M.R. 1929-30 Driggs, Cordon 1983-85 Egbert, Henry D. 1971-74 Ellett, Joe 1988-90 Ellis, A.E. 1940-41 Engel, Marion 1974-76 Ensign, Donald 1951-53 Evers, Richard 1991-93 Fish, Ferrell 2000-03 Flores, Kino 1993-96 Foist, Tim 2006-07 Forman, Roy 1953-57 Fox, C.E. 1933-34 Franklin, H. (Sonny) 1991-94
Franklin, J.B. 1973-74 Fulton, O.K. 1991-92 Gahn, Bill 2005-08 Garcia, George 1996-98 Gemmell, W.M. 1941-51 Goltfelty, Frank 1965-68 Grande, Sidney R. 1975-78 Gubbins, Joseph 1989-95 Hale, Patricia 1983-86,88-89,90-91 Hancock, Jerry 1995-2006 Hansen, Tom 1995-97 Harbeck, Steve 1997-00 Harland, F. Gordon 1974-75 Harris, Connie 2000-10 Hart, Larry 1978-81, 84-87 Hayes, John 1990-92 Henderson, Patrick 1975-79 Hendricks, A.W. 1931-33,33-38,42-44,46 Hendrickson, H.A. 1956-60 Hendrik, H.E. 1925-26 Herrara, John 1953-56 Holmer, Dave 1996-97 Hooper, Herschel 1936-38,42-44,46 Howard, James 1998-00 Hubbard, Ed 1975-77, 80-83 Huber, Melvin 1973-74 Hull, W.R. 1925-26 Ingram, Cheryl 1996-97 Johnson, Rick 2006-08 Johnston, C.R. 1943-44, 46 Jones, Bryant 1941-42 Kartchner, J.A. 1955-59 Komadina, Tony 1970-75 Lagunas, David 1993-96 Lawson, H. Keith 1985-88 Lenox, Harry 1954-56 LeSueur, Woodrow 1977-80 Liem, H.A. 1935-41 Love, James 1987-90, 91-93 Lovett, William D. 1964-67 Lowman, Victor 1961-63, 79-83 Lyons, Jim 1980-83 Maas, William 1990-95 McClure, Fred S. 1974-78 McCommon, Jay Bee 1977-82 McDonald, Fred 1933-34 McDonald, Lewis 1943-47 McNabb, Chet 1961-64 Meneley, Victor 1972-75 Montgomery, E.W. 1927-32 Murphy, Ira 1941-42 Nelson, Ron 1986-89
Pabst, Joni 2004-07 Parenteau, Albert (Bud) 1992-95 Paterson, W.E. 1931-33 Pavlin, Thomas 1959-62 Pavlich, Robert N. 1971-73 Payne, John 2006-07 Paynovitch, Nichoas 1949-51 Peck, Max 1978-81 Pettit, Judith 1988-91 Petranovich, Don 2003-06 Porter, Harold 1979-82 Powell, Jim 1976-77 Randall, Eldon 1962-65 Reynolds, Paul 1981-84, 88-91 Rhoades, James 1983-86 Roberts, Howard 1969-72 Rogers, Hank 1997-98 Rouse, I.T. 1938-40 Row, E.A. 1925-51 Rutherford, Ben 1965-68 Salas, Ken 1996-99 Sanchez, Vic 1995-96 Scholfield, John 1957-59 Semaneck, John 1982-84 Semones, Joseph 1985-87 Serignese, Herman 1982-85, 97-98 Serrano, Dan 2003-06 Seymore, Dany 1999-2003 Smith, George N. 1972-75 Speer, Ross 1939-41 Stephens, Archie 1984-85 Stinnett, Roger 1985-88 Stone, D.F. 1951-66 Stone, J.W. 1951-54 Summers, Hugh 1968-72 Tarkington, LaVern 1993-95 Thomas, J.Q. 1927-30 Tolson, Andy 1958-61 Traw, Sim 1953-62 Treadaway, Glen 1986-90, 92-95 Trimble, John 1973-77 Van Fredenberg, M.D. 1972-76 Vecchiarelli, Mary Jo 1989-91 Voorhees, Joseph 1965-73 Wade, Ivan 1950-52, 54-56 Webb, F.E. 1925-26 Westerlund, F.E. 1941-42 Wilcox, C.W. 1951-54 Wilkinson, Don 2002-05 Wuertz, Carolyn 2005-06
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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Charles Schmidt, CAA 602-385-3823 [email protected] STATE COMMISSIONER OF OFFICIALS Gary Whelchel 602-385-3816 [email protected] ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF OFFICIALS Jeanie Kosower 602-385-3818 [email protected] OFFICIALS DEPARTMENT ASSISTANTS Christie Messner 602-385-3817 [email protected] Robyn Bingham (Part-Time) [email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Harold Slemmer, Ed.D. 602-385-3811 [email protected] EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Lorie Tranter 602-385-3812 [email protected] DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING Denise Doser 602-385-3819 [email protected] ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT ASSISTANTS Pam Eckert 602-385-3815 [email protected] Maria Ferrell 602-385-3825 [email protected] FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT Diane Tucker 602-385-3810 Ext. 201 [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS MEDIA Brian Bolitho 602-385-3822 [email protected] BUSINESS OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR Michelle Byers 602-385-3820 [email protected] TOURNAMENT COORDINATORS Ron Halbach 602-385-3824 [email protected] David Hines 602-385-3814 [email protected] Dean Visser 602-385-3821 [email protected] Michele Staples (Part-Time) 602-385-3826 [email protected]
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ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION 2009-2010 / 2010-2011 CONFERENCE / REGION ALIGNMENTS OCTOBER 1, 2009 ENROLLMENT
274 SCHOOLS 1A CONFERENCE 2A CONFERENCE 3A CONFERENCE 307,324 STUDENTS 47 schools - 6,199 students 42 schools - 14,263 students 28 schools - 21,744 students NORTH (12) (1577) NORTH (9) (3161) NORTH (7) (5760)
Ash Fork - W 104 Greyhills Academy 352 Chinle 1135 Beaver Dam - W 158 Hopi > 460 Ganado 627 Fredonia - W 90 Many Farms 428 Holbrook 726 Grand Canyon - W 84 Pinon 412 Monument Valley 844 Joseph City - E 161 Red Mesa 367 Tuba City 806 Mogollon - E 159 Rough Rock > 169 Window Rock 831 Northland Prep > - E 239 St. Johns 343 Winslow 791 Rock Point - E 138 Valley Sanders 393
Seligman - W 70 Williams 237 SOUTH (8) (6089) Shonto Prep - W 139 Coolidge 864
St. Michael - E 141 SOUTH (9) (2593) Empire 979 White Cone - E 94 Baboquivari 272 Florence *** 1046 SOUTH (13) (1725)
Canyon State ** 382 Fountain Hills 784
Acad. of Tucson - W 168 Hayden > 141 Globe 635 Ajo - W 132 Miami 321 Safford 783 ASDB - W 27 Pusch Ridge 287 San Tan Foothills 536 Gila Bend - W 171 # Ray > 169 # Santa Cruz 462 Green Fields -W 58 San Carlos 327
Immaculate Heart - W 73 San Manuel 376 Patagonia - E 80 San Miguel 318 EAST (6) (4550)
St. Augustine - E 136 Alchesay 712 St. David - E 134 EAST (8) (2743) Blue Ridge 898 St. Gregory - E 153 Benson 393 Payson 868 Tanque Verde > - E 333 Bisbee 414 Round Valley 484 Tohono O'odham - W 92 Desert Christian 220 Show Low 828 Valley Union - E 168 Morenci 309 Snowflake 760 EAST (12 (1494)
Pima 211
Bowie - R 27 Thatcher 386 WEST (7) (5345) Cibecue - R 113 Tombstone 361 Chino Valley 792
Clifton - R 37 Willcox 449 Estrella Foothills 1126 Duncan - R 164 Parker 520 Fort Thomas - R 139 WEST (8) (2851) River Valley 888 Gilbert Class.*** - M 190 Antelope 330 Sedona Red Rock 513 Gilbert Christian - M 116 Arizona Lutheran > 188 South Pointe 748 Salt River > - M 182 Bourgade Catholic 384 Wickenburg 758 San Simon - R 29 Phoenix Christian 211 Superior - M 140 Precision > 477 # Thunderbird Adven.-M 166 Tonopah Valley 415 Veritas Prep - M 191 # Westwind Prep 568 WEST (10) (1403)
Yuma Catholic 278
Bagdad - D1 135 Joy Christian ***- D2 148 CENTRAL (8) (2915) Mayer - D2 168 Camp Verde 486 Mingus Mtn. ** - D2 152 # Horizon Honors 428 PDSD - D1 74 # North Pointe Prep 460 Salome - D1 126 Northwest Christian 378 San Pasqual - D1 175 # Phoenix Country Day 235 The Orme School-D2 128 # Scottsdale Christian 341 # * Enrollment figure includes 9th grade Jr. High Students Valley Lutheran- D1 174 # Tempe Prep 223 ** Single-sex school – enrollment doubled Verde Valley- D2 123 Valley Christian 364 *** Projected enrollment figure
(Bowie/San Simon combined) > Appealed Conference Placement (R-Rural;M-Metro;E-East;W-West) # Not Reported - 2008 Enrollment Figure
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4A CONFERENCE
4A CONFERENCE
5A CONFERENCE
5A CONFERENCE
Division 1
Division 2 67 schools - 106,261 students
64 schools - 152,375 students
DESERT SKY (8) (13,534) BLACK CANYON (6) (9233) FIESTA (7) (21,173)
METRO (9) (21,145) Apache Junction 1764 # Cactus 1516 Brophy ** - D1 2524 Alhambra - D1 2790
Cactus Shadows 1788 Cortez 1308 Chandler - D1 3077 Betty Fairfax *** - D2 2000 Campo Verde *** 1500 Greenway 1589 Desert Vista - D1 2890 Camelback > - D2 1978 Combs *** 1735 # Paradise Valley 1560 Hamilton - D1 3345 # Carl Hayden - D2 2282 McClintock 1869 Thunderbird 1562 Mesa * - D1 3425 Central - D2 2265 #Poston Butte *** 1725 Washington 1698 Red Mountain * - D1 3556 # Maryvale - D1 2607 Queen Creek *** 1747 Xavier ** - D1 2356 North - D1 2532 Saguaro 1406 EAST SKY (8) (10,832)
South Mountain - D2 1862
Arcadia 1671 DESERT VALLEY (6) (12,156) Trevor Browne - D1 2829
KINO (5) (9357)
Coronado 1563 Chaparral - D2 2114 Cienega 1897 Higley 1301 Desert Mountain - D2 2339 # NORTHWEST (8) (17,447)
Desert View > 2105 Maricopa 1556 Horizon - D2 2311 # Barry Goldwater - D2 1966 Marana 1903 Notre Dame Prep > 914 North Canyon - D1 2327 Boulder Creek - D2 2355 Nogales 1751 Seton Catholic > 559 Pinnacle - D2 2356 Deer Valley - D2 2003 Sahuaro 1701 Tempe 1497 St. Mary's > - D1 709 Kingman - D2 2044
Williams Field *** 1771
Mountain Ridge - D1 2412
SONORAN (6) (10,403) DESERT WEST (7) (15,155) Sandra Day O'Connor- D2 2247 Canyon del Oro 1845 GILA (8) (10,985) Centennial - D2 2096 Valley Vista - D2 2299 Catalina Foothills 1744 Amphitheater 1420 Cesar Chavez - D1 2367 Willow Canyon - D2 2121 Flowing Wells 1834 Catalina 1352 Ironwood - D2 2044
Pueblo 1879 Cholla 1761 La Joya - D2 1945 EAST VALLEY (7) (16,781) Sabino 1301 Douglas 1408 Millennium - D2 1990 # Casa Grande - D1 2498 Vista Grande *** 1800 Palo Verde 1272 Tolleson - D2 2240 Desert Ridge - D1 2489
Rio Rico > 1130 Westview - D2 2473 Marcos de Niza - D2 2019
WEST VALLEY (7) (12,186) Sahuarita 1412 #
Mountain Pointe - D1 2470 Agua Fria 1667 Santa Rita 1230 CENTRAL (7) (20,366) Perry > - D2 1865 Bradshaw Mtn. 1769 Basha - D1 2300 Skyline * - D1 2588 Copper Canyon 1921 # GRAND CANYON (5) (6347) Corona del Sol - D1 2456 Westwood * - D1 2852 Dysart 1775 # Coconino 1142 Dobson * - D1 3489
Peoria 1659 # Flagstaff 1384 Gilbert - D1 2955 SOUTHERN (7) (15,059) Raymond Kellis 1799 Mingus Union 1293 Highland - D1 2992 Buena - D1 2440 Sunrise Mountain 1596 Mohave 1483 Mesquite - D1 2723 Ironwood Ridge > - D2 1975
Page > 1045 Mtn. View Mesa *- D1 3451 # Mtn. View Marana -D2 1964 #
WESTERN SKY(7) (12,646)
Rincon - D2 2217 Apollo 1875 GILA VALLEY (6) (13,093) Salpointe > - D1 1158 Glendale 1674 SKYLINE (7) (10,738) Cibola - D2 2355 # Sunnyside - D2 2294 Independence 1892 Buckeye 1454 Gila Ridge *** - D2 2025 Tucson - D1 3011 Moon Valley 1688 # Desert Edge 1447 Kofa - D1 2413
Prescott 1892 Liberty *** 1805 # Lake Havasu - D2 1967 Shadow Mountain 1807 Shadow Ridge *** 1500 # San Luis - D1 2600 Sunnyslope 1818 Sierra Linda *** 1535 # Yuma - D2 1733
Verrado *** 1650
Youngker *** 1347
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS - 24 schools - 6,138 students FULL - NON-ATHLETIC - 2 schools - 344 students Adobe Mtn. 293 # Heritage Acad.-NA 282 # AZ School/Arts 184 #
Alta Vista 952 Imagine Prep *** 345 Flagstaff Arts/Ldr. 160 # Basis Scottsdale-NA 98 Jess Schwartz 82 #
Bella Vista *** 120 Mesa Prep *** 231 Black Canyon 58 # Northpoint *** 150 Catalina Mtn. 99 # Paradise Honors *** 120 Chandler Prep *** 286 Peoria Accel. 28 * Enrollment figure includes 9th grade Jr. High Students
Desert Hills 563 # Rancho Solano *** 215 ** Single-sex school – enrollment doubled Eagle Point 145 # Scottsdale Prep *** 242 *** Projected enrollment figure
El Capitan 102 # South Ridge 407 > Appealed Conference Placement Gila Prep-NA 80 # Sun Valley-NA 813 # # Not Reported - 2008 Enrollment Figure Glendale Prep *** 220 Tri-City Prep 207 #
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22001100--22001111 CCOONNFFEERREENNCCEE OOFFFFIICCEERRSS (AIA Bylaws; Article 8)
1A CONFERENCE President: Mike Sterkowitz, Joseph City 928-288-3361 VP/Sec: Joanne Curley, Seligman 928-422-3233 East Region Pres: Toni Corona, Duncan 928-359-2474 Sec: Curry Donaldson, San Simon/Bowie 520-845-2275 North Region Pres: Mike Elder, Northland Prep 928-214-8776 VP/Sec: Rocky Nelson, Mogollon 928-535-4238 South Region Pres: Marven Busby, St. David 520-720-4781 Sec/Treas: Thelma Valenzuela, Patagonia 520-394-3004 West Region Pres: Roland Medina, Mayer 928-642-1228 Sec: Jim James, Joy Christian 623-561-2000 ext.429 2A CONFERENCE President: John Blabe , Antelope 928-785-3344 Treas: Alan Boelter, NW Christian 602-978-5134 ext.126 Sec: Duane Ediger, Scottsdale Christian 602-992-5100 Pres Elect: Lonnie Tvrdy, Pusch Ridge 520-797-0107 Central League Pres: Duane Ediger, Scottsdale Christian 602-992-5100 Treas: Al Boelter, NW Christian 602-978-5134 Sec: Marlin Broek, Valley Christian 480-705-8888 East League Pres: Hal Mullenaux, Thatcher 928-348-7228 Treas: Mike Bunnell, Bisbee 520-432-5714 Sec: Calvin King, Willcox 520-384-4214 West League Pres: Doug Meyer, Arizona Lutheran 602-268-8686 Treas: John Blabe, Antelope 928-785-3344 Sec: Bruce Consier, Phoenix Christian 602-265-4707 South League Pres: Al Trejo, San Manuel 520-385-2336 Sec: Carlos Garcia, Hayden 520-356-7876 North Region Pres: Wallace Youvella, Jr., Hopi 928-738-5111 ext.126 VP/Sec: Toney Begay, Greyhills 928-283-6271
3A CONFERENCE President: Mike Briguglio, Fountain Hills 480-664-5534 Pres Elect: Jamie Roe, Tuba City 928-283-1128 West Region Pres: John Parks, Sedona Red Rock 928-254-0554 Sec./Treas: Mike Haddow, Chino Valley 480-636-2298 South Region Pres: Joe Burnside, Safford 928-965-7077 Sec/Treas: Jorge Mendivil, Empire 520-879-3012 North Region Pres: Jamie Roe, Tuba City 928-283-1128 Sec: Paul Demuth, Holbrook 928-524-2815 East Region Pres: Nathan Richardson, Show Low 928-537-6205 Sec/Treas: Kevin Standerfer, Snowflake 928-229-1180
4A CONFERENCE President: Tony Cullen, Flagstaff 928-773-8100 Pres Elect: Phil Camacho, Peoria 623-486-6304 Desert Sky Chair: Eric Vasquez, Campo Verde 480-545-3100 ext 2103 East Sky Chair: Nathan Slater, Coronado 480-484-6849 Gila Chair: Herman House, TUSD 520-232-8650 Grand Canyon Chair: Jeannine Brandel, Flagstaff 928-773-8105 Kino Chair: Joe Hajek, Marana 520-616-6410 Skyline Chair: Pat Witter, Buckeye 623-386-9748 Sonoran Chair: David Thatcher, CDO 520-696-5561 Western Sky Chair: Jim Threadgill, Glendale District 623-435-6006 Black Canyon Chair: Jeff Feldman, Greenway 623-915-8512 West Valley Chair: Dale Nicol, Raymond Kellis 623-412-5429
5A CONFERENCE President: TBD Pres Elect: Dan Serrano, Perry 480-224-2808
Division I Central Chair: Mark Cisterna, Gilbert District 480-497-3363 At Large: Dan Nero, Corona del Sol 480-752-8769 Desert Valley Chair: Scott Brown, Paradise Valley Dist. 623-780-4250 At Large: Corey Newland, Chaparral 480-484-6514 Desert West Chair: Mike Sivertson, Centennial 623-412-4422 At Large: Ben White, Tolleson 623-478-4211 East Valley Chair: John Carlson, Chandler District 480-812-7026 At Large: Thad Gates, Westwood 480-472-4401 Fiesta Chair: Steve Hogen, Mesa District 480-472-0250 At Large: Dave Shaprio, Chandler 480-812-7737 Gila Valley Chair: Jamie Behr, San Luis 928-502-6100 At Large: Shawn Wehrer, Gila Ridge 928-502-6418 Metro Chair: Reynaldo Peru, Betty Fairfax 602-764-9071 At Large: TBD Northwest Chair: Bill Gahn, Deer Valley District 623-445-4934 At Large: John Allen, Deer Valley 602-467-6732 Southern Chair: Phil Gruensfelder, Salpointe Catholic 520-547-1958 At Large: Joe Paddock, Amphi District 520-696-5771
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22001100--22001111 LLEEGGIISSLLAATTIIVVEE CCOOUUNNCCIILL MMEEMMBBEERRSS
(AIA Constitution; Article 4, Section 4.2
1A CONFERENCE – (5) Mike Sterkowitz, President 928-288-3361 Joseph City North Region Mike Elder, Northland Prep 928-214-8776 South Region Marven Busby, St. David 520-720-4781 East Region Toni Corona, Duncan 928-359-2474 West Region Roland Medina, Mayer 928-642-1228 2A CONFERENCE - (6) East League Hal Mullenaux, Thatcher 928-348-7228 Central League Mark Showers, Camp Verde 928-567-8037 Duane Ediger, Scottsdale Christian 602-992-5100 West League Doug Meyer, Arizona Lutheran 602-268-8686 South League Al Trejo, San Manuel 520-385-2336 North League Wallace Youvella, Jr., Hopi 928-738-5111 ext.126
3A CONFERENCE – (7) Mike Briguglio, President Fountain Hills 480-664-5534 West Region Mike Haddow, Chino Valley 480-636-2298 South Region Jerry Link, Florence 520-866-3570 North Region Paul Demuth, Holbrook 928-524-2815 Don Petranovich, Winslow 928-288-8177 East Region Nathan Richardson, Show Low 928-537-6205 Kevin Standerfer, Snowflake 928-229-1180
4A CONFERENCE – (9) Tony Cullen, President 928-773-8100 Flagstaff Black Canyon Jeff Feldman, Greenway 623-915-8512 Desert Sky Eric Vasquez, Campo Verde 480-545-3100 ext 2103 East Sky Nathan Slater, Coronado 480-484-6849 Grand Canyon Jeannine Brandel, Flagstaff 928-773-8105 Kino Joe Hajek, Marana 520-616-6410 Skyline
Pat Witter, Buckeye 623-386-9748 West Valley Dale Nicol, Raymond S. Kellis 623-412-5429 Western Sky Jim Threadgill, Glendale District 623-435-6006
5A CONFERENCE – (9) Central Mark Cisterna, Gilbert District 480-497-3363 Desert Valley Scott Brown, Paradise Valley Dist. 623-780-4250 Desert West Mike Sivertson, Centennial 623-412-4422 East Valley John Carlson, Chandler District 480-812-7026 Fiesta Steve Hogen, Mesa Dis trict 480-472-0250 Gila Valley Jamie Behr, San Luis 928-502-6058 Metro Reynaldo Peru, Betty Fairfax 602-764-9071 Northwest John Allen, Deer Valley 602-467-6732 Southern Phil Gruensfelder, Salpointe 520-547-1958 ARIZONA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION- (8)
Dist. 1 Virgil Brown, Chinle Dist. 2 Paul Roetto, Saddle Mountain Dist. 3 Kevin Clayborn, Glendale Dist. 4 Kim Owens, Tolleson Dist. 5 TBD Dist. 6 Annette Auxier, Chandler Dist. 7 Sally Doyle, Yuma Union Dist. 8 Robert Jaramillo, Sunnyside District
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OVERALL EXCELLENCE AWARD
(AIA Bylaws; Article 13, Section 13.2)
The E.A. Row, Don F. Stone and H. A. Hendrickson plaques and banners are awarded annually by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Executive Board for overall excellence in interscholastic competition. Excellence is determined by a point system approved by the AIA Legislative Council. These awards commemorate the outstanding service of the Executive Directors who have served the AIA since its organization in 1925. Mr. Row, Superintendent of Tempe Union High School District, was Executive Director from the inception of the AIA until his death in 1951. He was succeeded by Mr. Stone, Principal of West Phoenix High School. Mr. Hendrickson became the AIA’s first full-time Executive Director on June 11, 1964. The Row award, which was established in 1969, is presented to a 1A Conference school. The Stone award, which began in the fall of 1964, honors a 2A Conference and a 3A Conference school. The 4A Conference and 5A Conference award is named in honor of H. A. Hendrickson and was first presented in 1975. E.A. ROW (1A) 2009-10 Joseph City 2008-09 Pima 2007-08 Tempe Prep 2006-07 Joseph City 2005-06 Mogollon 2004-05 Mogollon 2003-04 Mogollon 2002-03 Joseph City 2001-02 St. David 2000-01 Joseph City 1999-00 Joseph City 1998-99 St. Gregory 1997-98 St. David 1996-97 Scottsdale Christian 1995-96 N.W. Comm. Christian 1994-95 N.W. Comm. Christian 1993-94 N.W. Comm. Christian 1992-93 St. David 1991-92 St. David Previous Recipients 1990-91 St. David 1989-90 Scottsdale Christian 1988-89 Mayer 1987-88 Valley Union 1986-87 Valley Union 1985-86 Valley Union 1984-85 Valley Union 1983-84 Pima 1982-83 Morenci 1981-82 Round Valley 1980-81 Round Valley 1979-80 St. David 1978-79 Wickenburg 1977-78 Florence 1976-77 Tombstone 1975-76 Maricopa 1974-75 Pima 1973-74 Pima 1972-73 Dysart 1971-72 Dysart 1970-71 Pima 1969-70 Pima
DON F. STONE (2A-3A) 2009-10 Valley Christian (2A) 2009-10 Sedona Red Rock (3A) 2008-09 St. Johns (2A) 2008-09 Blue Ridge (3A) 2007-08 NW Christian (2A) 2007-08 Blue Ridge (3A) 2006-07 Valley Christian (2A) 2006-07 Seton Catholic (3A) 2005-06 Yuma Catholic (2A) 2005-06 Seton Catholic (3A) 2004-05 Valley Christian (2A) 2004-05 Winslow (3A) 2003-04 Scottsdale Christian (2A) 2003-04 Seton Catholic (3A) 2002-03 Thatcher (2A) 2002-03 Seton Catholic (3A) 2001-02 Thatcher (2A) 2001-02 Fountain Hills (3A) 2000-01 Valley Christian (2A) 2000-01 Rio Rico (3A) 1999-00 Thatcher (2A) 1999-00 Tuba City (3A) 1998-99 Seton Catholic (2A) 1998-99 Payson (3A) 1997-98 Seton Catholic (2A) 1997-98 Sahuarita (3A) 1996-97 Valley Christian (2A) 1996-97 Safford (3A) 1995-96 Thatcher (2A) 1995-96 Safford (3A) 1994-95 Thatcher (2A) 1994-95 Safford (3A) 1993-94 Valley Christian (2A) 1993-94 Safford (3A) 1992-93 St. Johns (2A) 1992-93 Lake Havasu (3A) 1991-92 Thatcher (2A) 1991-92 Safford (3A) Previous Recipients 1990-91 Santa Cruz (2A) 1990-91 Safford (3A) 1989-90 Thatcher (2A) 1989-90 Safford (3A) 1988-89 Snowflake 1987-88 Thatcher 1986-87 Thatcher 1985-86 Snowflake 1984-85 Gilbert 1983-84 Safford 1982-83 Safford 1981-82 Corona/Snowflake 1980-81 Corona del Sol 1979-80 Canyon del Oro 1978-79 Canyon del Oro 1977-78 Canyon del Oro 1976-77 Canyon del Oro 1975-76 Canyon del Oro 1974-75 Canyon del Oro 1973-74 Palo Verde 1972-73 Canyon del Oro 1971-72 Tucson 1970-71 Agua Fria 1969-70 Safford 1968-69 Marana 1967-68 Bisbee
H.A. HENDRICKSON (4A-5A) 2009-10 Catalina Foothills (4A) 2009-10 Chaparral (5A) 2008-09 Catalina Foothills (4A) 2008-09 Xavier (5A) 2007-08 Chaparral (4A) 2007-08 Desert Vista (5A) 2006-07 Catalina Foothills (4A) 2006-07 Mountain View (Mesa) (5A) 2005-06 Catalina Foothills (4A) 2005-06 Desert Mountain (5A) 2004-05 Catalina Foothills (4A) 2004-05 Desert Vista (5A) 2003-04 Catalina Foothills (4A) 2003-04 Mountain View (Mesa) (5A) 2002-03 Catalina Foothills (4A) 2002-03 Mountain View (Mesa) (5A) 2001-02 Thunderbird (4A) 2001-02 Mountain Pointe (5A) 2000-01 Chaparral (4A) 2000-01 Salpointe Catholic (5A) 1999-00 Chaparral (4A) 1999-00 Mountain Pointe (5A) 1998-99 Chaparral (4A) 1998-99 Salpointe Catholic (5A) 1997-98 Chaparral (4A) 1997-98 Mountain View (Mesa) (5A) 1996-97 Paradise Valley (4A) 1996-97 Mountain Pointe (5A) 1995-96 Chaparral (4A) 1995-96 Mountain Pointe (5A) 1994-95 Chaparral (4A) 1994-95 Dobson (5A) 1993-94 Rincon (4A) 1993-94 Mountain View (Mesa) (5A) 1992-93 Sahuaro (4A) 1992-93 Corona del Sol (5A) 1991-92 Sahuaro (4A) 1991-92 Dobson (5A) Previous Recipients 1990-91 Sunnyside (4A) 1990-91 Dobson (5A) 1989-90 Sabino (4A) 1989-90 Dobson (5A) 1988-89 Mountain View (Mesa) 1987-88 Mountain View (Mesa) 1986-87 Cactus 1985-86 Gilbert 1984-85 Amphitheater 1983-84 Mountain View (Mesa) 1982-83 Maryvale 1981-82 Sahuaro 1980-81 McClintock 1979-80 Amphitheater 1978-79 Coronado 1977-78 Westwood 1976-77 Westwood 1975-76 Westwood 1974-75 Westwood
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TONY KOMADINA AWARD FOR
OUTSTANDING GIRLS’ ATHLETIC PROGRAM (AIA Bylaws; Article 13, Section 13.3)
In 1987 the AIA Executive Board established the Tony Komadina Award for Outstanding Girls’ Athletic Program to recognize schools that demonstrate advocacy of, and progress in, girls’ athletics. Mr. Komadina served as Executive Director from 1976 to 1987. The criteria and selection process to determine award recipients are established by the AIA Executive Board. Schools selected as finalists host an on-site evaluation visit from an AIA selection committee to verify narrative and written data. Following the on-site visits, the committee presents its recommendations to the AIA Executive Board for selection of the award recipients. Two awards may be given: one recipient from the 1A-3A Conference and one recipient from the 4A-5A Conference.
Recipients of Tony Komadina Award for Outstanding Girls’ Athletic Program
2009-10 Bourgade Catholic (1A -3A) 2009-10 Raymond S. Kellis (4A-5A) 2008-09 Winslow (1A -3A) 2008-09 Seton Catholic (4A-5A) 2007-08 Horizon (4A -5A) Tie 2007-08 Mountain View (Mesa) (4A-5A) Tie 2006-07 Sandra Day O’Connor (4A-5A) 2005-06 Deer Valley (4A-5A) 2005-06 Mountain Pointe (4A-5A) 2004-05 River Valley (1A-3A) 2004-05 Flowing Wells (4A -5A) 2003-04 Phoenix Country Day (1A -3A) 2003-04 Catalina Foothills (4A -5A) 2002-03 Ray High School (1A-3A) Tie 2002-03 Scottsdale Christian (1A -3A) Tie 2002-03 Flagstaff High School (4A-5A) 2001-02 Salome (1A-3A) 2001-02 Mountain Ridge (4A-5A) 2000-01 Camelback High School (4A-5A) 2000-01 No Recipient (1A-3A) 1999-00 St. Michael High School (1A-3A) 1999-00 Sabino High School (4A-5A) 1998-99 Desert Christian High School (1A-3A) Tie 1998-99 Sahuarita High School (1A-3A) Tie
1998-99 North Canyon High School (4A-5A) 1997-98 Valley Christian High School (1A -3A) 1997-98 No Recipient (4A-5A) 1996-97 Seton Catholic High School (1A-3A) 1996-97 Thunderbird High School (4A-5A) Tie 1996-97 Mountain Pointe High School (4A-5A) Tie 1995-96 Salome High School (1A-3A) 1995-96 Xavier College Preparatory (4A-5) 1994-95 No Recipient 1993-94 Safford High School (1A -3A) 1993-94 Cactus High School (4A -5A) 1992-93 San Simon High School (1A-3A) 1992-93 Canyon del Oro High School (4A-5A) Tie 1992-93 Sahuaro High School (4A -5A) Tie 1991-92 Valley Union High School (1A-3A) 1991-92 Sabino High School (4A-5A) 1990-91 Independence High School (1A-5A) 1989-90 Salpointe Catholic High School (1A-5A) Tie 1989-90 Ironwood High School (1A -5A) Tie 1988-89 Xavier College Preparatory (1A-5A)
DR. VOIE STUART CHASE COY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD PROGRAM In 1989 the AIA Executive Board established a scholar-athlete award program to recognize high school students and schools who demonstrate their commitment to academics in conjunction with athletics/activities as a foundation for success. On May 3, 1999, the Executive Board renamed the program the Dr. Voie Stuart Chase Coy Scholar-Athlete Award Program. Dr. Coy served as Executive Director from 1987-1999. This annual program has three categories for which member schools may apply. The categories are as follows:
Individual Award: Any member of a varsity athletic team or AIA sanctioned activity program who achieves a 3.5 or
higher grade point average is eligible for a Certificate of Recognition. Team Award: Any varsity athletic team or AIA sanctioned activity program that achieves a cumulative grade point
average of 3.5 will receive recognition on the AIA Honor Roll. Scholar-Athlete/ Any member school may submit an application for a senior boy and/or girl who Scholar-Activity has been a member of a varsity athletic team or AIA sanctioned activity program Participant for two years and has maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point average for seven Of The Year: semesters. Each of the applicants will receive a Certificate of Recognition. Scholar-Athlete: Five boy and five girl finalists are selected from the applicants. From the finalists, a
boy and girl from the 1A-3A Conference and a boy and girl from the 4A-5A Conference are chosen to be a Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Scholar-Activity Participant: Three boy and three girl finalists are selected from the applicants. From the finalists, a boy and girl from the 1A-3A and a boy and girl from the 4A-5A Conference are chosen to be a Scholar-Activity Member of the Year.
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AIA Executive Board i Past AIA Executive Board Members ii AIA Staff Members iii Conference/Region Alignment iv Conference Officers vi Legislative Council Members vii Overall Excellence Award viii Tony Komadina Award for Outstanding Girls’ Athletic Program ix Dr. Voie Stuart Chase Coy Scholar-Athlete Award Program ix Table of Contents
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ARTICLE 1 PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES Section 1.1 Name of Organization 1 Section 1.2 Offices 1 Section 1.3 Philosophy 1 Section 1.4 Objectives 1 Section 1.5 Duties and Responsibilities 2 Section 1.6 Indebtedness 2 Section 1.7 Dissolution 2
ARTICLE 2 MEMBERSHIP Section 2.1 Membership Requirements 3 Section 2.2 Application for AIA Membership 3 Section 2.3 Terms of AIA Membership 3 Section 2.4 Associate Member Schools 4 Section 2.5 Bordering State School – AIA Membership 4 Section 2.6 Responsibility of School Administrators 4 ARTICLE 3 CERTIFICATION OF STAFF Section 3.1 Private, Parochial or BIA Schools 6 Section 3.2 College Preparatory Schools 6 Section 3.3 Special Function Schools 6
ARTICLE 4 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Section 4.1 Legislative Authority 7 Section 4.2 Legislative Council Members 7 Section 4.3 Qualifications / Term of Office 8 Section 4.4 Officers 8 Section 4.5 Meetings 8 Section 4.6 Review and Referendum 9 ARTICLE 5 AMENDING CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Section 5.1 Method of Proposing Amendments 11 Section 5.2 Required Vote 11 Section 5.3 Effective Date of Amendment 11
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ARTICLE 6 EXECUTIVE BOARD Section 6.1 AIA Executive Board Members 12 Section 6.2 Terms of Office – AIA Executive Board Members 12 Section 6.3 Meetings of the AIA Executive Board 13 Section 6.4 Officers of the AIA Executive Board 14 Section 6.5 Duties of the AIA Executive Board 14 Section 6.6 Committees of the AIA Executive Board 15
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ARTICLE 7 DUTIES AND AUTHORITY Section 7.1 AIA Executive Board 16 Section 7.2 AIA Executive Director 16 ARTICLE 8 CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBER HIGH SCHOOLS Section 8.1 Conference Classification Plan 17 Section 8.2 Region Classification 19 Section 8.3 Conference Rules and Responsibilities 20 Section 8.4 Region Rules and Responsibilities 20 ARTICLE 9 FINANCES Section 9.1 Dues and Fees – Full and Associate Members 21 Section 9.2 Assessments 21 ARTICLE 10 SANCTION PROCEDURES Section 10.1 Sanctioned Events 24
ARTICLE 11 SCHEDULING OF CONTESTS AND SCHEDULE CONTRACTS Section 11.1 Non-Interscholastic Contest 26 Section 11.2 Scheduling of Contests 26 Section 11.3 Methods for Shortening Contests 27 Section 11.4 Schedule Contracts – Varsity / Junior Varsity / Freshman 27 Section 11.5 Reporting Results 28 ARTICLE 12 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS Section 12.1 Post-Season Tournaments 29
ARTICLE 13 AWARDS Section 13.1 Awards, Medals and Trophies 30 Section 13.2 Overall Excellence Awards 31 Section 13.3 Tony Komadina Award 31
ARTICLE 14 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 14.1 Rules / Procedures 32 Section 14.2 Practice 32 Section 14.3 Maximum Teams Per Sport / Student Grade Level 32 Section 14.4 Nonschool Participation 32 Section 14.5 Individual Competition 33 Section 14.6 All-Star Competition 34 Section 14.7 Tryouts 34 Section 14.8 Clinics / Summer Camps 34 Section 14.9 Coaches / Player Participation 34 Section 14.10 AIA Passes 34 Section 14.11 National Anthem 35 Section 14.12 Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco 36 Section 14.13 Student Insurance 36 Section 14.14 Discrimination 36 ARTICLE 15 STUDENT ELIGIBILITY RULES Section 15.1 Student Eligibility Requirements 38 Section 15.2 Application of Student Eligibility Rules 38 Section 15.3 Enrollment Rule 38 Section 15.4 Academic Rule 39 Section 15.5 Domicile Rule 39 Section 15.6 Age Limit / Birth Record Rule 41 Section 15.7 Physical Examination Rule 42 Section 15.8 Parental or Legal Guardian Consent Rule 42 Section 15.9 Maximum Participation Rule 42 Section 15.10 Transfer Rule 43 Section 15.11 Amateur Rule 46 Section 15.12 Recruitment Rule 47 Section 15.13 Eligibility Appeal Procedures 50 Section 15.14 Hardship 51
ARTICLE 16 PENALTIES AND APPEALS Section 16.1 Penalties 52 Section 16.2 Ineligible Player 53 Section 16.3 Sportsmanship Rule 54 Section 16.4 Reported Violation: Due Process Procedure 56 Section 16.5 Unreported Violation: Due Process Procedure 57 Section 16.6 Executive Board Investigation & Determination of Violation 58 ARTICLE 17 COACHES AND COACHING Section 17.1 Coaching Qualification 59 Section 17.2 Coaching During Practice / Competition 60 Section 17.3 Completion of Contest – Ejection of Coach 60 Section 17.4 Coach’s / Sponsor’s Code of Ethics 60 Section 17.5 Open Facilities 61
ARTICLE 18 OFFICIALS Section 18.1 Registration, Requirements and Qualifications 62 Section 18.2 Independent Contractors 64 Section 18.3 Fees / Schools – Official’s Responsibility 64 Section 18.4 Travel Assignments 66 Section 18.5 Mileage Fees 66 Section 18.6 Officials Committee 67 Section 18.7 Officials / Schools – Contract and Responsibility 67 Section 18.8 Official’s Uniform 67 Section 18.9 Area Commissioner – Responsibilities 67 Section 18.10 Assignment of Officials 68 Section 18.11 Official’s Code of Ethics 69
ARTICLE 19 BADMINTON Section 19.1 Rules 71 Section 19.2 Season of Sport 71 Section 19.3 Schedules 71 Section 19.4 Number of Matches in Season 71 Section 19.5 Contest Participation 71 Section 19.6 Interschool Competition 72 Section 19.7 Coaches / Coaching 72 Section 19.8 School Equipment 72 Section 19.9 Post-Season Tournaments 72 ARTICLE 20 BASEBALL Section 20.1 Rules 75 Section 20.2 Season of Sport 75 Section 20.3 Preseason Interschool Varsity Scrimmage 76 Section 20.4 Schedules 76 Section 20.5 Number of Games in Season 76 Section 20.6 Contest Participation 77 Section 20.7 Coaches / Coaching 77 Section 20.8 School Equipment 77 Section 20.9 Interschool Competition 77 Section 20.10 Recruiting By School Personnel 77 Section 20.11 Post-Season Tournaments 77 ARTICLE 21 BASKETBALL Section 21.1 Rules 79 Section 21.2 Season of Sport 79 Section 21.3 Preseason Interschool Varsity Scrimmage 79 Section 21.4 Schedules 80 Section 21.5 Number of Games in Season 80 Section 21.6 Contest Participation 80 Section 21.7 Interschool Competition 80 Section 21.8 Coaches / Coaching 80 Section 21.9 School Equipment 81 Section 21.10 Post-Season Tournaments 81
ARTICLE 22 CROSS COUNTRY Section 22.1 Rules 82 Section 22.2 Season of Sport 82 Section 22.3 Schedules 82 Section 22.4 Number of Meets in Season 82 Section 22.5 Contest Participation 83 Section 22.6 Interschool Competition 83 Section 22.7 Coaches / Coaching 83 Section 22.8 School Equipment 83 Section 22.9 Post-Season Tournaments 83
ARTICLE 23 FOOTBALL Section 23.1 Rules 85 Section 23.2 Season of Sport 85 Section 23.3 Pre-Competition Practice 86 Section 23.4 Schedules 87 Section 23.5 Number of Games in Season 87 Section 23.6 Contest Participation 88 Section 23.7 Interscholastic Competition 88 Section 23.8 Coaches / Coaching 88 Section 23.9 Out-Of-Season Football Activities 88 Section 23.10 Out-Of-Season Football Instruction 88 Section 23.11 Post-Season Tournaments 89 ARTICLE 24 GOLF Section 24.1 Rules 91 Section 24.2 Season of Sport 91 Section 24.3 Schedules 91 Section 24.4 Number of Meets in Season 92 Section 24.5 Contest Participation 92 Section 24.6 Interschool Competition 92 Section 24.7 Coaches / Coaching 92 Section 24.8 School Equipment 93 Section 24.9 Post-Season Tournaments 93
ARTICLE 25 SOCCER Section 25.1 Rules 96 Section 25.2 Season of Sport 97 Section 25.3 Preseason Interschool Varsity Scrimmage 98 Section 25.4 Schedules 98 Section 25.5 Number of Games in Season 98 Section 25.6 Contest Participation 99 Section 25.7 Coaches / Coaching 99 Section 25.8 School Equipment 99 Section 25.9 Post-Season Tournaments 99
ARTICLE 26 SOFTBALL Section 26.1 Rules 101 Section 26.2 Season of Sport 102 Section 26.3 Preseason Interschool Varsity Scrimmage 102 Section 26.4 Schedules 102 Section 26.5 Number of Games in Season 103 Section 26.6 Contest Participation 103 Section 26.7 Interschool Competition 103 Section 26.8 Coaches / Coaching 103 Section 26.9 School Equipment 103 Section 26.10 Post-Season Tournaments 104
ARTICLE 27 SWIMMING Section 27.1 Rules 105 Section 27.2 Season of Sport 105 Section 27.3 Schedules 105 Section 27.4 Number of Meets in Season 105 Section 27.5 Contest Participation 106 Section 27.6 Coaches / Coaching 106 Section 27.7 School Equipment 106 Section 27.8 Post-Season Tournaments 106
ARTICLE 28 TENNIS Section 28.1 Rules 109 Section 28.2 Season of Sport 109 Section 28.3 Schedules 110 Section 28.4 Number of Matches in Season 110 Section 28.5 Contest Participation 110 Section 28.6 Interschool Competition 110 Section 28.7 Coaches / Coaching 111 Section 28.8 School Equipment 111 Section 28.9 Post-Season Tournaments 111
ARTICLE 29 TRACK Section 29.1 Rules 114 Section 29.2 Season of Sport 114 Section 29.3 Schedules 114 Section 29.4 Number of Meets in Season 114 Section 29.5 Contest Participation 115 Section 29.6 Coaches / Coaching 115 Section 29.7 School Equipment 115 Section 29.8 Post-Season Tournaments 115 ARTICLE 30 VOLLEYBALL Section 30.1 Rules 117 Section 30.2 Season of Sport 117 Section 30.3 Preseason Interschool Varsity Scrimmage 117 Section 30.4 Schedules 118 Section 30.5 Number of Games in Season 118 Section 30.6 Contest Participation 119 Section 30.7 Interschool Competition 119 Section 30.8 Coaches / Coaching 119 Section 30.9 School Equipment 120 Section 30.10 Post-Season Tournaments 120 ARTICLE 31 WRESTLING Section 31.1 Rules 122 Section 31.2 Season Of Sport 123 Section 31.3 Interschool Competition 123 Section 31.4 Coaches / Coaching 123 Section 31.5 School Equipment 124 Section 31.6 Schedules 124 Section 31.7 Number of Opportunities (Meets) in Season 124 Section 31.8 Dual Meet Multi-Entries 124 Section 31.9 Contest Participation 125 Section 31.10 Post-Season Tournaments 125
ARTICLE 32 NON-ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES Section 32.1 Rules and Regulations 127 Section 32.2 Approval of Dates for Events 127 Section 32.3 List of Approved Dates 127 Section 32.4 Approval of Events 127
ARTICLE 33 CHESS Section 33.1 Chess Advisory Committee 128 Section 33.2 Administrative Officers 128 Section 33.3 Duties of Officers 128 Section 33.4 Purpose 128 Section 33.5 Membership 128 Section 33.6 Organization 128 Section 33.7 Finances 129 Section 33.8 Eligibility 129 Section 33.9 Rules 129 Section 33.10 Season of Chess 129 Section 33.11 Schedules 129 Section 33.12 Interschool Competition 129 Section 33.13 Ratings 130 Section 33.14 Post-Season Tournaments – Inter-Regional / Invitational 130
ARTICLE 34 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (J.R.O.T.C.) Section 34.1 Purpose 136 Section 34.2 Philosophy 136 Section 34.3 Membership 136 Section 34.4 Participation 136 Section 34.5 Season 136 Section 34.6 Judges 136 Section 34.7 Awards 137 Section 34.8 Events 137 ARTICLE 35 SPEECH & DEBATE Section 35.1 Speech & Debate Advisory Committee 138 Section 35.2 Purpose 138 Section 35.3 Membership 138 Section 35.4 Organization 138 Section 35.5 Events Needing Sanction 139 Section 35.6 Official Rules 140 Section 35.7 Season of Competition 140 Section 35.8 Tournaments – Post-Season 140 ARTICLE 36 SPIRITLINE Section 36.1 Spiritline Advisory Committee 141 Section 36.2 Function of the Spiritline Advisory Committee 141 Section 36.3 Philosophy of Spiritlines 141 Section 36.4 Rules / Regulations 141 Section 36.5 Eligibility Requirements 141 Section 36.6 Season of Activity 141 Section 36.7 Participation in Interscholastic Athletic Activities 141 Section 36.8 Attendance at Clinics 141 Section 36.9 Competitive Activities 141 Section 36.10 Coaches / Coaching 142 Section 36.11 School Equipment 142 Section 36.12 Nonschool/Club Participation 142
ARTICLE 37 THEATRE Section 37.1 Theatre Advisory Committee 143 Section 37.2 Purpose 143 Section 37.3 Membership 143 Section 37.4 Organization 143 Section 37.5 Events Needing Sanction 144 Section 37.6 Official Rules 144 Section 37.7 Season of Competition 144 Section 37.8 State One Act Festival 145 AIA FORMS
Please refer to the AIA website www.aiaonline.org to obtain a copy of all forms.
Form 15.10 – Transfer Rule / Hardship Appeal
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CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE 1
PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES
1.1 NAME OF ORGANIZATION - The name of this corporation, incorporated under the laws of the state of Arizona, shall be Arizona Interscholastic Association, Incorporated, referred to hereinafter as the "AIA", the "corporation" or the "Association".
1.2 OFFICES - The principal office for the transaction of business of the corporation shall be at Phoenix, Arizona, but the
corporation may transact business elsewhere in the state of Arizona. 1.3 PHILOSOPHY - The philosophy of Arizona Interscholastic Association, Incorporated, a voluntary association of high
schools, is that interscholastic activities are beneficial to the total education program. 1.3.1 The AIA is committed to the inclusion of equitable interscholastic opportunities for both girls and boys in all
Arizona high schools. 1.3.2 The AIA believes there is a need for maintaining a proper balance between the academic programs and
extracurricular activities of the member schools. 1.4 OBJECTIVES - The AIA seeks to supplement the overall aims and objectives of secondary schools by organizing,
developing, directing and regulating activities and competition among member schools in athletics, spiritlines, music, speech, debate, theatre, chess and Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (J.R.O.T.C.). The objectives of the AIA shall be as follows:
1.4.1 To regulate athletics, music, speech, debate, theatre, chess, Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
(J.R.O.T.C.) and spiritline activities of a competitive nature which involve more than one school when a championship, winner or rating is to be determined and authorized by its member schools.
1.4.2 To initiate and pursue policies that will safeguard the educational value of interscholastic contests and
cultivate ideals of cooperation, friendship and good sportsmanship among member schools. 1.4.3 To ensure that interscholastic activities remain an integral part of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and proper
emotional patterns of high school youth. 1.4.4 To prevent the exploitation of high school youth and of the programs of member schools by special interest
groups, firms, organizations, institutions and outside organized agencies whose purposes are contrary to those of AIA.
1.4.5 To protect the best interests of AIA member schools in all contest and activity areas under AIA jurisdiction.
1.4.6 To strengthen and write uniform eligibility rules governing participation in interscholastic contests.
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1.5 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The duties and responsibilities of the AIA shall be as follows: 1.5.1 To accomplish its stated objectives, the AIA is authorized to buy, own, sell, lease, sublease, manage and
mortgage such real, personal, and intellectual property as may be reasonably necessary in the operation of the corporation as a nonprofit membership association; to borrow money, contract for credit, and operate such incidental business activities as may be necessary for realizing its objectives.
1.5.2 The Corporation shall abide by all laws and requirements relating to nonprofit corporations and shall make
all reasonable efforts to operate in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. 1.5.3 The Corporation shall conduct its affairs through an Executive Board, consisting of a President, Vice
President, Executive Director, and such additional Board Members as may be permitted by the laws of the corporation and the state of Arizona. The Executive Director shall also serve as Treasurer.
1.5.4 It shall be the responsibility of this Association to develop and employ procedures according to the terms of
this Constitution as hereinafter set forth to realize the stated objectives of the Association. 1.6 INDEBTEDNESS - The highest amount of indebtedness or liability, direct or contingent, to which the corporation may
at any one time subject itself is one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). 1.7 DISSOLUTION - In the event of dissolution of this corporation, all assets remaining after payments of all debts and
liabilities shall be distributed to the member schools.
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ARTICLE 2
MEMBERSHIP
2.1 MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS - Any Arizona high school or bordering state high school, which meets the following
requirements, is eligible to apply for membership. 2.1.1 A school must be recommended by the appropriate accrediting agency for acceptable standards for
secondary schools.
DETERMINATION: The Executive Director, as designee of the Executive Board, is authorized to determine appropriate accrediting agencies. (Ex. Bd. 2/17/04)
2.1.2 A school must certify that all principals, directors, coordinators, instructors and supervisors are regularly
certified teachers under contract with the local school board and that none of the above is receiving any salary or remuneration for his/her school job from any outside source.
2.1.2.1 The only exception to regular certification is that provided in Article 3 of the AIA Constitution. 2.1.3 A member school shall abide by all rules and regulations of the AIA. A violation of AIA rules and
regulations subjects the member school to possible disciplinary action as set forth in Article 16, Section 16.1 of the AIA Bylaws.
2.2 APPLICATION FOR AIA MEMBERSHIP 2.2.1 Written application for membership shall be submitted by the principal of the school applying. Such
application should be submitted to the AIA Executive Board by November 1 of the school year preceding that for which membership is being sought.
2.2.2 An on-site evaluation of schools applying for full membership shall be conducted. At least one member of
the evaluation team shall be from the Conference and, when possible, from the Region with which the new school will be aligned. Expenses incurred for the on-site evaluation of a high school seeking membership into the AIA shall be assessed to the school.
2.2.3 AIA member schools will then be balloted for approval of the membership application. A simple majority
vote shall decide the acceptance or rejection of the application. 2.2.4 The AIA Executive Board, after investigation and establishment of the fact that membership requirements
have been satisfactorily met, shall declare the school eligible for membership. 2.3 TERMS OF AIA MEMBERSHIP - The terms of AIA membership for public, private, parochial or BIA schools shall be
as follows: 2.3.1 Public Schools - The attendance zone boundaries shall be determined by the governing board of that
school.
DETERMINATION: Charter schools shall be considered public schools. (Ex. Bd. 9/16/96)
DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that the attendance zone boundaries of a charter school that is not sponsored by a public school district is the county in which the school is located. (Ex. Bd. 9/15/97)
2.3.2 Private or Parochial Schools - The attendance zone boundaries shall be the county in which the school is
located.
2.3.3 BIA Schools - The attendance zone boundaries shall be determined by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. (Section 2.3 cont'd. on next page)
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2.3.4 All member and associate member schools shall voluntarily abide by all rules and regulations of the AIA. 2.3.4.1 Should the AIA Executive Board determine that a member or associate member school has
willfully or persistently violated the AIA Constitution and Bylaws, it may recommend that said school be expelled from the AIA. Membership expulsion shall require a majority vote of the AIA member schools.
2.3.4.1.1 An expelled member may request reinstatement one year from the date of
expulsion. Reinstatement of an expelled school shall require a majority vote of the AIA member schools.
2.3.5 The AIA Executive Board shall assign member schools to the proper Conference in accordance with the
AIA Constitution and Bylaws. The Conference shall assign the member school to a Region. 2.3.6 Membership becomes official and operative after the payment of dues at the beginning of the school year
in which application for membership was submitted and approved. 2.3.7 The school may schedule interscholastic activities for the school year following the approval of
membership. 2.4 ASSOCIATE MEMBER SCHOOLS - An associate member school is one that has paid the annual dues and fees and
agrees to abide by all AIA rules and regulations, with the exception of Article 3 of the AIA Constitution. 2.4.1 An associate member school that fails to abide by all AIA rules and regulations, with the exception of
Article 3 of the AIA Constitution, may be refused further affiliation with the AIA. 2.4.2 Associate member schools desiring to schedule a member school in any sport shall meet all provisions
of the student eligibility rules enumerated in Article 15 of the AIA Bylaws. 2.4.3 Associate member schools may schedule interscholastic activities with member, associate member or
nonmember schools as follows: 2.4.3.1 May participate in invitational athletic contests. 2.4.3.2 May participate in clinics, festivals or contests sanctioned by the AIA. 2.4.3.3 Shall not participate in any AIA regional or state athletic championship tournament. 2.4.3.4 Shall not participate in any district or state nonathletic tournaments. 2.5 BORDERING STATE SCHOOL - AIA MEMBERSHIP - A bordering state school may become an AIA associate member
or a full member if:
2.5.1 Accrediting standards are met.
2.5.2 Recommended for AIA membership by a Region to its Conference.
2.5.3 The Conference approves the Region recommendation and supports the application for AIA membership.
2.5.3.1 Continued AIA membership of a bordering state school shall be subject to review and renewal by Conference recommendation to the AIA Executive Board every two years.
2.5.4 All requirements stipulated in Article 2, Section 2.2 of the AIA Constitution are satisfactorily fulfilled. 2.6 RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS 2.6.1 The school principal or his/her designated representative shall be the responsible administrative officer
of a school. (Section 2.6 cont'd. on next page)
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2.6.2 School Principal - Final authority and ultimate responsibility in all matters pertaining to interscholastic
activities of each school shall be vested in the school principal. The school principal's responsibility shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
2.6.2.1 Host School - The basic responsibility of the host school is to take every possible measure
at any athletic or nonathletic activity to assure courteous, friendly, safe and fair treatment to visiting players, school representatives, fans and game officials.
2.6.2.2 Administrative Control - The administration and supervision of all facets of all activities in the
high school program shall be entirely controlled by the properly constituted administrator. During all post season and/or play-off competition held at a neutral site an administrator or administrator's designee from each participating school shall be in attendance.
2.6.2.3 Conduct of Participants - The responsibility for the conduct of the coaches, players and
spectators at any athletic or nonathletic contest shall lie with the administrators of the schools whose teams are participating in the contest. This responsibility includes ensuring conduct by the coaches, players and spectators which adheres at all times to the principles and spirit of good sportsmanship.
2.6.2.4 Conduct of Administrators-News Media - A school administrator shall never use the news
media to criticize another school administrator, school team, coach, player, game official or the AIA.
2.6.2.5 The school administrator must ensure that there is no recruitment of students for athletic
purposes as defined in Article 15, Section 15.12. 2.6.3 The school administration must assume responsibility for verification of all student eligibility rules. 2.6.4 All official communication between member schools and the AIA, including student eligibility inquiries,
requests and determinations, shall come only from a responsible administrative officer of a school.
2.6.5 When a request is made by the Executive Board or its designee that a responsible school administrator attends a meeting of the Executive Board, a responsible school administrator shall attend that meeting. Failure of the responsible school administrator to attend that meeting shall not prevent or otherwise delay consideration and decision by the Executive Board on the agenda item about which the administrator was requested to attend. The failure to appear shall be considered a violation of the AIA Bylaws and may result in sanction as determined by the Executive Board, including termination of and exclusion from AIA membership.
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LOCAL CONTROL OF INTERSCHOLASTIC RULES
VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP Membership in the AIA is voluntary. No school is required to become a member. After membership is granted, the only requirement for indefinite membership is to abide by the rules adopted by the AIA members.
SELF- GOVERNANCE Member schools believe in self-governance –ADOPTING
AND ENFORCING THEIR OWN RULES. Self- governance can only succeed when members DEMONSTRATE SELF-DISCIPLINE.
RULES GOVERN SCHOOLS Rules are adopted to govern the interscholastic activities
between member schools. SELF- POLICING Member schools maintain a policy of self-policing including
identifying and reporting violations of rules. ADMINISTRATOR Final authority and ultimate responsibility in all matters
DETERMINES pertaining to interscholastic activities of each school is STUDENT ELIGIBILITY vested in the school principal. The principal must assume
responsibility for verification of all student rules of eligibility.
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ARTICLE 3
CERTIFICATION OF STAFF
3.1 PRIVATE, PAROCHIAL OR BIA SCHOOLS 3.1.1 All non-public member schools shall notify the AIA Executive Director by September 1 of the current school
year that the entire faculty and staff have met appropriate accreditation standards as determined by the Executive Board. (Form 3.0)
3.1.2 Coaches shall be approved in accordance with personnel policies of the school district and in accordance
with the Arizona Revised Statutes. 3.1.3 All head varsity coaches shall have a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, Arizona Coaching Certificate or
NFHS Level 1 Certificate on file or recorded in the office of the principal or his/her designee. 3.1.4 Non-certificated personnel may be assigned as assistant coaches. Non-certificated personnel may serve
as head freshman or junior varsity coaches under the supervision of a head varsity coach as identified in 3.1.3. Supervision shall be as defined by the Arizona Revised Statutes.
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ARTICLE 4
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
4.1 LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY - Legislative authority of the Association shall be vested in the AIA Legislative Council.
4.2 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS - Each Conference shall select delegates to the AIA Legislative Council as
follows:
4.2.1 1A Conference - 5 Members - No more than one of the following will come from the same school. 4.2.1.1 One member from each of the four Regions 4 Conference Secretary-Treasurer 1 Total 1A Conference Members 5
4.2.2 2A Conference - 7* Members - No more than two of the following will come from each Region in the 2A Conference. No more than one of the following will come from the same school.
4.2.2.1 The Conference will select six* Legislative Council members. NOTE: *The 2A and 3A Conference Presidents serve on the AIA Legislative Council on a rotation basis.
(The 2A Conference President serves the 2011-2012 school year and the 3A Conference President serves the 2010-2011 school year.)
4.2.3 3A Conference - 6* Members - No more than two of the following will come from each Region in the 3A
Conference. No more than one of the following will come from the same school. 4.2.3.1 One member from each of four Regions 4 Two members-at-large 2 Total 3A Conference Members 6* NOTE: *The 2A and 3A Conference Presidents serve on the AIA Legislative Council on a rotation basis.
(The 2A Conference President serves the 2011-2012 school year and the 3A Conference President serves the 2010-2011 school year.)
4.2.4 4A Conference - 9 Members - No more than two of the following may be from the same school district.
4.2.4.1 One member from each Region Conference President 1 Total 4A Conference Members 9 Members to be determined by the Conference Executive Board. 4.2.5 5A Conference - 9 Members - No more than two of the following may be from the same school district.
4.2.5.1 One member from each of eight Regions 8 Conference President 1 Total 5A Conference Members 9
4.2.6 Arizona School Boards Association - Members - The Arizona School Boards Association shall select one member from each U. S. Congressional District in Arizona to serve as delegates to the AIA Legislative Council.
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4.3 QUALIFICATIONS / TERM OF OFFICE
4.3.1 A representative shall be a school administrator, school governing board member or Region Chairperson. An AIA Legislative Council representative shall not be a member of the AIA Executive Board.
DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that the qualification for an Arizona School
Boards Association (ASBA) representative to serve on the AIA Legislative Council is the same as that for an ASBA representative to serve on the AIA Executive Board; specifically, the ASBA representative shall be on the governing board of an AIA member high school. (Ex. Bd. 2/16/99)
4.3.2 Additional qualifications and the right of a representative to succeed himself in an office shall be at the
discretion of the appointing or electing body. 4.3.3 Representatives shall be appointed for a term of three years.
4.4 OFFICERS
4.4.1 The President of the AIA Executive Board or, in his/her absence or inability to serve, the Vice President shall preside at all meetings of the AIA Legislative Council. The presiding officer shall be entitled to vote only in case of a tie.
4.4.2 The AIA Executive Director shall act as Secretary of the AIA Legislative Council, but shall have no vote.
4.5 MEETINGS
4.5.1 There shall be at least one meeting of the AIA Legislative Council per year. Time and place shall be set by the AIA Executive Board.
4.5.2 Special meetings of the AIA Legislative Council may be called by the President of the AIA Executive Board
at his/her discretion, and shall be called upon written request addressed to him/her by five or more members of the AIA Legislative Council. Notice of any special meeting of the AIA Legislative Council shall be given by the AIA Executive Board to all member schools not less than two weeks before the special meeting.
4.5.3 All AIA Legislative Council meetings shall be open to the public. The date, time and place shall be set by
the AIA Executive Board. Notice of a regular or special meeting shall be posted on the AIA website at least three calendar days prior to the meeting.
4.5.3.1 Interested parties in attendance at an AIA Legislative Council meeting may be called upon
for advice or information.
4.5.4 Members of the AIA Executive Board may attend any regular or special meeting of the AIA Legislative Council, but shall not vote.
4.5.5 A quorum shall consist of two-thirds (2/3) of the representatives to the AIA Legislative Council. A quorum
must be present at a meeting for the transaction of business. The AIA Legislative Council shall not accept proxy votes at any of its meetings.
4.5.6 Order Of Business - The order of business at a meeting of the AIA Legislative Council shall be as follows:
• Roll Call • Approval of Minutes • Approval of Agenda • Executive Director Report • Reports of Special Committees • Unfinished (Old) Business
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• New Business - New business may not be considered at any meeting of the AIA Legislative Council
without consent of three-quarters (3/4) of the members present unless such business is submitted in writing to the members at least four weeks prior to the AIA Legislative Council meeting.
• Adjournment
4.6 REVIEW AND REFERENDUM - A petition signed by fifty-one percent (51%) of the member schools shall require that a referendum be held to call a review of any action of the AIA Legislative Council. A three-fourths (3/4) vote of the membership of the AIA Legislative Council shall be required to reverse an action of the AIA Legislative Council.
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ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
MISSION STATEMENT
CREATE AND SUSTAIN AN ETHICAL CULTURE THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGES MAXIMUM STUDENT PARTICIPATION BY PROVIDING
AIA MEMBER SCHOOLS WITH AN EVEN PLAYING FIELD TO ENSURE FAIR AND EQUITABLE COMPETITION IN
INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
LOCAL GOVERNING BOARDS
AIA MEMBER SCHOOLS
ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
AIA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (Rule Makers)
5 – 1A CONFERENCE 6 – 2A CONFERENCE 7 – 3A CONFERENCE 9 – 4A CONFERENCE 9 – 5A CONFERENCE 8 – ASBA TOTAL OF 44 MEMBERS SELECTED BY AIA SCHOOLS AND THE ARIZONA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION.
LEGISLATIVE BODY THAT ADOPTS AND AMENDS AIA BYLAWS.
AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD (Rule Enforcers)
ONE MEMBER FROM EACH OF THE FIVE CONFERENCES ..................................... 5 ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM AIAAA ......... 1 ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ASA ............ 1 ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ASBA ......... 1 ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM AdvancED. 1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NON-VOTING) ........ 1 TOTAL MEMBERS............................................. 10
EXECUTIVE BOARD APPLIES, INTERPRETS AND IMPARTIALLY ENFORCES AIA BYLAWS; REVIEWS
APPEALS AND PROTESTS; DISCIPLINES OFFENDERS.
W H O D E V E L O P S A N D I M P L E M E N T S M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
H O W M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T I S A C C O M P L I S H E D
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ARTICLE 5
AMENDING CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
5.1 METHOD OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS 5.1.1 AIA Legislative Council Action - The AIA Constitution and Bylaws may be amended at a meeting of the AIA
Legislative Council. 5.1.2 Proposed Amendments - Proposed amendments to the AIA Constitution and Bylaws may be submitted
as follows: 5.1.2.1 Member School - A member school may submit a proposed amendment to its Region for
consideration. 5.1.2.2 Region - By a majority vote of its members, a Region may submit a proposed amendment
through its Conference or directly to the AIA for placement on the AIA Legislative Council agenda.
5.1.2.3 Conference - By a majority vote of its members, a Conference may submit a proposed
amendment to the AIA for placement on the AIA Legislative Council agenda. 5.1.2.4 AIA Executive Board - By a majority vote of its members, the AIA Executive Board may direct that
a proposed amendment be placed on the AIA Legislative Council agenda. 5.1.3 Proposed Amendment Form 5.1 - All proposed amendments to the AIA Constitution and Bylaws are to be
submitted on a Proposed Amendment Form 5.1. 5.1.4 Due Date For Proposed Amendments - A completed Proposed Amendment Form 5.1 must be submitted
to the AIA office six weeks prior to the regularly scheduled AIA Legislative Council meeting. 5.1.5 Notification Date For AIA Legislative Council Meeting - The AIA Executive Board shall give notice of
proposed amendments for AIA Legislative Council consideration to all AIA member schools not less than four weeks prior to an AIA Legislative Council meeting.
5.2 REQUIRED VOTE 5.2.1 A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the AIA Legislative Council membership is required to amend the AIA
Constitution. 5.2.2 A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the AIA Legislative Council members present is required to amend the AIA
Bylaws. 5.3 EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENT 5.3.1 The effective date of all amendments to the AIA Constitution and Bylaws shall be July 1 following their
enactment, unless passed as emergency legislation.
5.3.1.1 Emergency legislation shall become effective as designated by the AIA Legislative Council.
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“To believe something and
not live it is dishonest.”
- Ghandi
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ARTICLE 6
EXECUTIVE BOARD 6.1 AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS - There shall be nine voting members consisting of: 6.1.1 One member from a 1A Conference school. One member from a 2A Conference school. One member from a 3A Conference school. One member from a 4A Conference school. One member from a 5A Conference school. One member from the Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (AIAAA). One member from the Arizona School Administrators (ASA). One member from the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA). One member from the AdvancED Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement. 6.1.2 The AIA Executive Director, who shall be appointed by and hold office at the will of the AIA Executive Board,
shall be a nonvoting member of the AIA Executive Board. 6.1.3 Each Conference, Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, Arizona School Administrators
and AdvancED Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement representative shall be a superintendent or associate/assistant superintendent of a member high school or of a member high school and elementary school system, or the principal, district level athletic director or high school administrator of a member high school. The Arizona School Boards Association representative shall be on the governing board of a member high school.
6.1.4 A member of the AIA Executive Board may not be a member of the AIA Legislative Council. Additional
qualifications and the right of a representative to succeed himself/herself shall be at the discretion of the appointing or electing body.
6.1.5 A member of the AIA Executive Board must abstain from voting on any matter coming before the AIA
Executive Board which involves the specific interest of the school by whom he/she is employed. 6.2 TERMS OF OFFICE - AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS 6.2.1 Terms of all AIA Executive Board members shall expire at the end of the sixth week. New terms of office
shall begin at the start of the seventh week per the AIA Standardized Calendar. 6.2.2 The Conference representatives, AIAAA member, ASA member and ASBA member shall serve three-year
terms. The representative for the AdvancED State Committee shall serve for one year.
6.2.3 Each representative shall be chosen no later than the first day of April preceding the beginning of his/her term of office and shall serve until a qualified successor is duly designated.
6.2.4 Each Conference or organization represented on the AIA Executive Board shall, at the time and in the
manner that it selects its regular representative, designate an alternate representative who shall serve in the event of a vacancy.
6.2.5 The terms of those serving shall expire at the end of the sixth week of the years as noted below: Representing: 1A 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2A 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 3A 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 4A 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 5A 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 AIAAA 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 ASA 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 ASBA 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 AdvancED Yearly Appointment
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6.3 MEETINGS OF THE AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD 6.3.1 Regular Meetings - Regular meetings shall be held on the third Monday of each month unless said day is a
legal holiday, in which case the meeting will be held on the third Tuesday, August through May; or, in the event of extenuating circumstances, as set by the AIA Executive Board.
6.3.1.1 The procedures to request that an item be placed on a regular meeting agenda or to request
permission to be in attendance to discuss an agenda item are as follows: 6.3.1.1.1 A responsible school official must advise the AIA Executive Director in writing at
least 11 calendar days prior to the meeting that he/she wishes to be present to discuss an agenda item.
6.3.1.1.2 The AIA Executive Director shall acknowledge the request and determine the time
for the item to be discussed. 6.3.1.1.3 A responsible school official shall be in attendance. He/She may invite any other
person having relevant information or knowledge of the circumstances of the agenda item that is to be discussed.
6.3.1.1.4 When legal counsel will be present, the AIA Executive Director shall be notified at
least 11 calendar days prior to the meeting. Should said notice not be given, the AIA Executive Board may postpone discussion of the agenda item until the next regularly scheduled meeting. At the discretion of the AIA Executive Board, legal counsel for the AIA may be present when discussing the agenda item in question.
6.3.2 Special Meetings - A special meeting may be called by the President of the AIA Executive Board at any time
deemed necessary. The President shall call a special meeting when so directed by a majority of the AIA Executive Board.
6.3.2.1 Special Meetings For Rule Violations - If a special meeting of the AIA Executive Board is held
involving a possible rule violation, the following procedures shall apply:
6.3.2.1.1 The member school believed to have committed the violation shall be notified at least one day prior to that special meeting. Notice by telephone to a responsible school official shall be sufficient for purposes of this notification. Said notice shall include the place, date and time of the meeting and the rule(s) believed to have been violated.
6.3.2.1.1.1 A responsible school official or officials may be present at the
meeting, may be accompanied by an attorney, and may present witnesses, testimony, and other evidence for consideration by the AIA Executive Board.
NOTE: In accordance with Article 16, Section 16.4 and Article 16,
Section 16.5, the AIA Executive Board may conduct a special meeting for a rule violation by telephone conference call.
6.3.3 All AIA Executive Board meetings shall be open to the public. Notice of a regular meeting shall be posted on
the AIA website at least three days prior to the meeting. Notice of a special meeting shall be posted in the manner and at a time as is reasonable.
6.3.3.1 Interested parties in attendance at an AIA Executive Board meeting may be called upon for
advice or information. 6.3.3.2 Executive Session - The presiding officer may call for an Executive Session during a regular or
special meeting for agenda items such as personnel matters, to hear student hardship appeals, and to receive communications from legal advisors.
6.3.4 A majority of the voting membership of the AIA Executive Board shall constitute a quorum. A simple majority
vote of those present, if that be a quorum, is sufficient for the transaction of business.
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6.4 OFFICERS OF THE AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD 6.4.1 There shall be a President, Vice President and an Executive Director, who shall also serve as the Treasurer.
These officers, except the Executive Director, shall be elected at the first meeting of the AIA Executive Board following the annual selection of the new AIA Executive Board members.
6.4.2 The President shall preside over all meetings of the AIA Executive Board and the AIA Legislative Council.
The Vice President shall preside in the absence of the President. 6.5 DUTIES OF THE AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD 6.5.1 The AIA Executive Board shall apply AIA rules and regulations to all interscholastic activities of its members,
unless otherwise stated in the AIA Constitution and Bylaws. 6.5.2 The AIA Executive Board shall interpret the AIA Constitution and Bylaws and impartially enforce the same.
The AIA Executive Board shall not be responsible for interpretation and enforcement of Conference rules that are more restrictive than the AIA Constitution and Bylaws. The individual Conference is responsible for that duty.
6.5.3 The AIA Executive Board shall have the authority to determine the eligibility of a student when the student's
particular status is not clearly defined by the student eligibility rules. 6.5.4 Should the AIA Executive Board determine that an emergency situation exists, it shall have the authority to
reword or change the AIA Constitution and Bylaws. Any such emergency action by the AIA Executive Board shall be placed on the next meeting agenda for AIA Legislative Council action.
6.5.5 The AIA Executive Board shall receive protests and appeals involving member schools and individuals, and
may discipline offenders for violation of rules and regulations.
6.5.6 The AIA Executive Board shall employ an AIA Executive Director and establish his/her salary, benefits and expenses. The AIA Executive Board will provide a job description and an annual written evaluation of the AIA Executive Director.
6.5.7 The AIA Executive Board shall employ a Commissioner of Officials and authorize that person to make
decisions relating to recruiting, screening, assigning, supervision, evaluating, training, etc., in order to provide member schools with sports officials.
6.5.8 The AIA Executive Board shall approve the employment of AIA office personnel. 6.5.9 The AIA Executive Board shall have responsibility and authority for the general administration and operation
of the AIA, including all post-season playoff contests.
6.5.9.1 Each Conference may recommend sites, dates and Tournament Directors. The AIA Executive Board shall make the final determination.
6.5.9.2 Each tournament shall be conducted as specified in the AIA Bylaws for each sport. 6.5.10 The AIA Executive Board shall have the authority to enter into broadcast rights and any similar or related
agreements for all contests by the Association. 6.5.11 The AIA Executive Board may delegate complete or partial control of a tournament, contest, meet or festival. 6.5.12 The AIA Executive Board shall provide for the distribution of revenue from tournaments and other sources as
defined in the AIA Constitution and Bylaws. 6.5.13 The AIA Executive Board shall receive registration and assignment fees from officials. 6.5.14 The AIA Executive Board may, at its discretion, appoint special committees. 6.5.15 The AIA Executive Board shall establish and monitor an annual AIA Operation Budget.
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6.5.16 The AIA Executive Board shall employ an independent certified public accountant to conduct an annual audit of the AIA financial accounts.
6.5.17 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the insurance carrier and notify member schools (full and
associate members) of the carrier selected and the premium rate for the student excess accident insurance required by Article 9, Section 9.2 of the AIA Bylaws. It is understood that the AIA and the AIA Executive Board are not agents or representatives of, or in any way affiliated with, said insurance carrier.
6.6 COMMITTEES OF THE AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD 6.6.1 Standing Committees - Standing committees shall be appointed for the purpose of addressing and
resolving issues pertaining to officials , girls' equity in sports , and ethics/sportsmanship. 6.6.2 Advisory Committees - Special ad hoc advisory committees, including conference and region committees,
may be commissioned to study areas assigned by the AIA Executive Board.
COMMITTEES OF THE AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2010-2011
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Rule: Article 6. Executive Board, Section 6.6 Committees of the AIA Executive Board, Paragraph 6.6.2 Advisory
Committees Hardship Appeals Committee: 5A Ken James Basha 480-224-2100 4A Joe Paddock Amphitheater District 520-696-5771 3A Nathan Richardson Show Low 928-537-6205 2A James Driggers Benson 520-586-2213 1A Roland Medina Mayer 928-642-1228 Finance Advisory Committee: 5A Mike Bejarano Ironwood Ridge 520-696-4004 Dr. Deborah Gonzales Phoenix Union District 602-764-1339 4A Arthur Wagner Higley Unified District 480-279-7085 Tony Cullen Flagstaff 928-773-8100 3A Derek Fahleson Estrella Foothills 623-327-2418 Mike Briguglio Fountain Hills 480-664-5534 2A Bob Kosower Phoenix Country Day 602-955-8200 John Blabe Antelope 928-785-3344 1A Ken VanWinkle Heber Overgaard Dist. 928-535-4622 Mike Sterkowitz Joseph City 928-288-3361 Spiritline Ad Hoc Committee: 5A-I Dannis Zazueta (Coach) Mountain View (Mesa) 480-472-6903 Kris Gorovitz (Coach) Desert Vista 480-706-7900 5A-II Barbara Dobbs (Administrator) Deer Valley 602-467-6704 Robin Konderick (Coach) Centennial 623-412-4421 4A-I Tim Colgate (Administrator) Nogales 520-377-2021 Julia Ebel (Coach) Dysart 623-876-7500 4A-II Samantha Baxter (Coach) Palo Verde 520-584-7411 Hailey Tyler (Coach) Higley 480-279-7343 3A Tamie Ramsey (Coach) Winslow 928-587-0485 Annie Valencia (Coach) Florence 520-866-3560 2A Duane Ediger (Administrator) Scottsdale Christian 602-992-5100 Lisa James (Coach) St. Johns 602-992-5100 1A Sarah Webb (Coach) Bagdad 928-633-2201
Sports Medicine Advisory Committee: Dave Hayward (Chair) Highland 480-813-0051 Ron Kordonowy Greenway 623-915-8500 JD Burgess Millennium 623-932-7200 Tamara McLeod AZ School Health Sciences 480-219-6035 Mike Boese Tucson 520-225-5468 Chris Carlson, PA-C. Physician Assistant 970-219-4250 Ryan Wolfe Thunderbird 623-915-8900 Dr. Ed Clarke, MD
Ethics and Sportsmanship Committee (Standing): Jim Braden (Chair) Dysart District 623-876-7962 Michelle Byers AIA 602-385-3820 Manuel Calderon North 602-764-6511 Tim Colgate Nogales 520-377-2021 Robert Edwards San Tan Foothills 480-474-6803 Ken Farmer Ajo 520-387-6399 Herman House Tucson District 520-232-8650 Corey Newland Chaparral 480-484-6514 Cindy Riley Desert Christian 520-298-5817 Bill White Prescott 928-717-3286
Girls Equity in Sports Committee (Standing): 5A Scott Brown Paradise Valley Dist. 602-449-4071
Sr. Lynn Winsor Xavier 602-240-3113 4A Joe Paddock Amphitheater 520-696-5367 Dave Thatcher Canyon del Oro 520-696-5573 3A Bobby Armenta Globe 928-402-6111 2A Marlin Broek Valley Christian 480-705-8888 1A Toni Corona Duncan 928-292-0038 AIA Harold Slemmer 602-385-3810 Michelle Byers 602-385-3820
Officials Committee (Standing):
Conference Representatives Ken Farmer 1A Ajo Bob Kosower 2A Phoenix Country Day Greg Clark 3A Wickenburg Brian Duguid 4A Cactus Herman House 5A Tucson Unified School District
Area Commissioner Representatives Steve Ganson Area A1 Tucson Sam Williams Area A5 Sierra Vista
Officials Representatives Don Cerimeli Football Beverlee Nielsen Volleyball Bryce Seaman Soccer Ron Tate Wrestling Emily Alexander Softball Brian Gessner Basketball Dennis Meadows Baseball Jim Poquette Track
AIA Representatives Gary Whelchel State Commissioner of Officials Jeanie Kosower Assistant Commissioner of Officials
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BYLAWS
ARTICLE 7
DUTIES AND AUTHORITY
7.1 AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD 7.1.1 The duties and authority of the AIA Executive Board shall be as set forth in the AIA Constitution, Article 6.
Executive Board, Section 6.5 Duties of the AIA Executive Board. 7.2 AIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - The AIA Executive Director will serve at the pleasure of the AIA Executive Board in
accordance with the terms of his/her employment contract. 7.2.1 The AIA Executive Director shall have the following minimum qualifications: 7.2.1.1 An Arizona Secondary Administration Certificate. 7.2.1.2 Must have at least three years administrative experience at a minimum level of an assistant
principal in a secondary school or administrative experience on the state level. 7.2.1.3 Additional desirable experience for an AIA Executive Director includes responsibility for a
school's interscholastic program, coaching and/or officiating experience. 7.2.2 The AIA Executive Director shall employ AIA office personnel, with the approval of the AIA Executive Board,
and administer said office personnel. 7.2.3 Duties of the AIA Executive Director, as agent of the AIA Executive Board, shall be to: 7.2.3.1 Take action on matters when requested by responsible school officials. 7.2.3.2 Attend to the official duties pertaining to the AIA. 7.2.3.3 Prepare and publish an annual financial report following the audit of AIA financial accounts by
an independent certified public accountant. 7.2.3.4 Maintain and be in charge of all AIA records. 7.2.3.5 Prepare agendas for AIA Executive Board and AIA Legislative Council meetings. 7.2.3.6 Serve as an ex-officio member of the AIA Executive Board, AIA Legislative Council, and all
committees appointed by the AIA Executive Board. 7.2.3.7 Render a ruling or state a policy, when such is requested by a responsible school official,
without waiting for an AIA Executive Board meeting. Should the responsible school official not concur with the judgment of the AIA Executive Director, he/she may appeal the judgment to the AIA Executive Board.
7.2.3.7.1 The AIA Executive Director may require a school administrator or his/her
designee to submit any request for a ruling or interpretation of the AIA Constitution and Bylaws in written form.
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“High school sports: where lessons of life are still being learned, and where athletes still compete for the love of
the game and their teammates.”
- Michael Powers
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ARTICLE 8
CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBER HIGH SCHOOLS
8.1 CONFERENCE CLASSIFICATION PLAN - A Conference is a grouping of member schools, for purposes of representation on the AIA Legislative Council and AIA Executive Board.
8.1.1 Member School - The October 1 enrollment figure in an even-numbered year will automatically place the
school in a Conference for the next two-year block period. Conference placement becomes effective for school years beginning with an odd-numbered year.
8.1.1.1 The October 1 student enrollment figure for a member school whose student enrollment will be affected by a newly created member school shall be based upon projected student enrollment figures. All schools that submit projected student enrollment figures under this clause in an even-numbered year will automatically be placed in a Conference based on the projected enrollment figure.
8.1.2 Established Nonmember School - When an established nonmember school enters the AIA, the October 1
enrollment figure of the school year during which application for membership is made will automatically place the school in a Conference.
8.1.3 Newly Created School 8.1.3.1 For the initial Conference placement of a newly created school, the projected October 1
enrollment of the school year of the second senior class will automatically place the school in a Conference.
8.1.3.2 For the second conference placement of a newly created school, the projected October 1
enrollment of the school year of the fourth senior class will automatically place the school in a Conference. All subsequent Conference placements shall be based on the rules for existing member schools.
8.1.3.3 Newly created schools who enter the AIA in the middle of a two-year block are eligible to compete
in their Conference, but will be scheduled in activities at the discretion of the Conference Executive Committee.
8.1.4 Home School Students - A home school student, if a member of a school team, shall be included in the
school’s enrollment count. 8.1.5 Charter School Students 8.1.5.1 Domicile Within Sponsoring Public School District - A student enrolled in a nonmember charter
school sponsored by and located within a public school district in which his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are domiciled shall be included in the enrollment count of and may be eligible to participate in interscholastic competition at the school in the attendance zone in which the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are domiciled.
8.1.5.1.1 All other eligibility requirements must be met. 8.1.5.2 Domicile Outside Sponsoring Public School District - A student enrolled in a nonmember charter
school sponsored by and located within a public school district which is outside the domicile of the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be included in the enrollment count and may be eligible for interscholastic competition at the member school in the sponsoring public school district whose attendance zone is closest to the domicile of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
8.1.5.2.1 All other eligibility requirements must be met.
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8.1.5.3 Domicile And Nonmember Charter School Outside Sponsoring Public School District - A
student enrolled in a nonmember charter school which is located outside its sponsoring public school district and whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are domiciled outside the sponsoring public school district may be eligible for interscholastic competition at the school in the attendance zone in which the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are domiciled and, if a member of a school team, shall be included in the school’s enrollment count.
8.1.5.3.1 All other eligibility requirements must be met.
8.1.6 Classification of Schools – INITIAL PLACEMENT
1A thru 3A Conferences – In calculating the number of schools under 1,200 that will be apportioned between the 1A, 2A and 3A conferences, those schools with an enrollment count on October 1st of less than 80 students will be excluded from the count. The remaining schools under 1,200 will be divided into thirds and apportioned between the three conferences per the below:
8.1.6.1 1A Conference - The first (smallest enrollment) one third (1/3) of schools with student enrollment
of 1,200 or less (plus those schools with student enrollments of 80 or less). 8.1.6.2 2A Conference - The next largest (in enrollment) one third (1/3) of schools with student
enrollment of 1,200 or less (excluding those schools with student enrollments of 80 or less). 8.1.6.3 3A Conference - The largest (in enrollment) one third (1/3) of schools with student enrollment of
1,200 or less (excluding those schools with student enrollments of 80 or less). 8.1.6.4 In the case of an uneven number of schools with student enrollment of 1,200 or less, the
school(s) shall be placed in the lower conference. (For example, if there are 113 schools, the 1A and 2A Conferences will initially have 38 members and the 3A Conference will initially have 37 members.)
8.1.6.5 4A Conference – The first (smallest enrollment) one half of the schools with student enrollment
above 1,200, including schools that successfully appeal into 4A or 5A and excluding schools that successfully appeal out of and are no longer part of 4A or 5A.
8.1.6.6 5A Conference – The largest (in enrollment) one half of the schools with student enrollment
above 1,200, including schools that successfully appeal into 4A or 5A and excluding schools that successfully appeal out of and are no longer part of 4A or 5A.
8.1.6.7 In the case of an uneven number of schools to be divided into the 4A and 5A Conferences, the
extra school shall be placed in the 4A Conference.
8.1.7 Two 1A Conference member schools (not associate member schools) having a combined enrollment of less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the maximum allowed enrollment in grades 9-12 may, by mutual agreement, join together to form one team in any team sport.
8.1.7.1 EXCEPTION: 1A schools in close proximity may combine to form a football team. Teams will not
be eligible for state playoffs and do not have to meet the seventy-five percent (75%) rule for combined enrollment. Schools wanting to combine must get the approval of the 1A Conference at the February meeting.
8.1.7.2 Schools planning to use this rule shall request approval from the AIA Executive Board no later
than March 15 preceding the two-year block period.
8.1.8 All single-sex schools shall have enrollment doubled for purposes of Conference classification and dues. 8.1.9 All three-year high schools must count their ninth graders for Conference classification.
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8.1.10 Conference Placement Appeals - A school may appeal to be placed in a higher or lower Conference.
8.1.10.1 The AIA Executive Board will review, consider and decide the appealing school's request to be placed in a higher or lower Conference utilizing as a general guideline the following criteria:
8.1.10.1.1 Number and level (freshman, junior varsity and varsity) of athletic and activity
programs;
8.1.10.1.2 Student enrollment, including previous four (4) school years;
8.1.10.1.3 Position (support or opposition) of sending and receiving conferences on school’s appeal;
8.1.10.1.4 Geography/loss of school time;
8.1.10.1.5 Makeup of student population;
8.1.10.1.6 Competitive history over last four (4) school years in all sports, at all levels;
8.1.10.1.7 Record of cancellation of games and/or sports at all levels over last four (4) school
years;
8.1.10.1.8 Any other information considered significant by the appealing school or the Executive Board.
8.1.10.1.9 Consideration for the overall balance of the number of schools in each conference.
8.1.10.2 An appeal to be placed in a higher or lower Conference must be submitted in writing (Form 8.1) to the AIA Executive Board. Procedures for conference placement appeals shall be determined by the Executive Board.
8.1.10.3 The burden of providing evidence in support of the appeal is on the appealing school. The weight given to any particular criteria is in the sole discretion of the Executive Board.
8.2 REGION CLASSIFICATION 8.2.1 Region Classification - The Conference Committee will be responsible for placing a school in a Region for
purposes of representation within the Conference Committee and for purposes of representation on the Legislative Council per Article 4.
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"Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."
--Vince Lombardi
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ARTICLE 9
FINANCES
9.1 DUES AND FEES - FULL AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 9.1.1 The AIA shall be financed by membership dues, participation fees and revenues received or derived from
other sources. 9.1.2 The revenues of the AIA shall not be used for the benefit of, or be distributed to, its members, officers or
other private persons, except that the AIA shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distribution in furtherance of the purpose of the AIA.
9.1.3 The AIA Executive Board shall approve and levy annual membership dues and participation fees. Annual
increases in membership fees and participation fees shall be limited to be no greater an annual percentage increase than the percentage of increase in “new money” allocated to public schools for “maintenance and operations” by the Arizona State Legislature for that fiscal school year. Membership for the ensuing year must be renewed prior to September 1 of each year. Member schools that do not pay their membership dues, participation fees, athletic mileage and student excess accident (catastrophic) insurance premiums, or make payment arrangements with the AIA Executive Director prior to October 1 will be dropped from membership. Dues, fees, mileage, insurance premiums and a reinstatement fee of $200.00 must be paid in order to regain membership. The AIA Executive Board may levy an assessment on all schools above and beyond the membership dues and fees with approval of the AIA Legislative Council.
9.1.3.1 Membership Dues $ 2,077.00 9.1.3.2 Participation Fees $ 198.50 per varsity girl, boy or mixed-sex sport. 9.1.3.3 Member or associate member schools not participating in interscholastic athletics shall be
assessed one-third (1/3) of the yearly membership dues and one-third (1/3) of the yearly per-student excess accident (catastrophic) insurance premium.
NOTE: The fiscal year of the AIA is July 1 through June 30. 9.2 ASSESSMENTS 9.2.1 Athletic Mileage 9.2.1.1 Full Member - All AIA full member schools shall be assessed an annual fee to cover expenses
incurred by the AIA on behalf of the schools for varsity athletic officials' mileage. The assessment shall be computed as follows: (1) the total amount of varsity athletic officials' mileage for the three preceding school years shall be averaged by Conference, and (2) each member school of the Conference shall be assessed that amount. the following school year.
9.2.1.2 Associate Member - The varsity athletic officials' mileage assessment for an AIA associate
member school shall be based upon the actual officials' mileage expense incurred by the school the preceding year. (Ex. Bd. 8/14/09)
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9.2.2 Student Excess Accident Insurance - Each member school (full and associate members) shall purchase excess accident (catastrophic) insurance to insure students against injuries sustained while engaged in school sponsored interscholastic activities during the season of sport or activity as identified in the AIA Constitution and Bylaws. The AIA Executive Board shall determine the insurance carrier for said coverage and notify member schools (full and associate members) of the carrier selected and the premium rate. Each member school shall pay the premium to the AIA office who, in turn, shall send a payment to the insurance carrier to cover the total annual premium for the member schools. It is understood that the AIA and the AIA Executive Board are not agents or representatives of, or in any way affiliated with, said insurance carrier.
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Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. Operation Budget for 2010-2011
(7.5% Decrease in Dues and Fees)
Click on link for the 2010-2011 AIA Budget
http://www.aiaonline.org/story/uploads/2010_2011_Budget___Article_9_link_1276624652.pdf
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You can learn more
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ARTICLE 10
SANCTION PROCEDURES
10.1 SANCTIONED EVENTS - AIA member schools shall participate only in AIA sanctioned activities or contests (games, meets, matches, etc.) with high schools that are members or associate members of the AIA or with out-of-state or Canada high schools which are in good standing with their respective association. Violations of this rule shall cause the offending member school to lose all privileges of membership for one year and/or such other penalty as the AIA Executive Board may impose.
10.1.1 Dual Competition - AIA member schools may participate in dual competition (including multi -dual
meets) with any member, associate member, out-of-state or Canada school without AIA Executive Board approval.
10.1.2 Invitational Tournament Competition (Four or Less Schools) - AIA member schools may participate in
multiple school competition with any member, associate member or out-of-state school without AIA Executive Board approval.
10.1.2.1 EXCEPTION: AIA Executive Board, out-of-state association and National Federation
approval is required for events involving five or more states or nine or more schools when one or more of the schools is located in a state which does not border the host state.
10.1.3 Invitational Tournament Competition (Five or More Schools) - AIA member schools shall participate in
only AIA sanctioned invitational tournaments. 10.1.3.1 Intrastate Invitational Tournaments - First time invitational tournament sanction requests
or previously sanctioned invitational tournaments in which the format or number of teams is changed shall require AIA Executive Board approval. A copy of the invitational tournament bracket shall accompany the sanction request form. (Form 10.1-A)
10.1.3.1.1 The date of previously sanctioned intrastate invitational tournaments shall
be approved by the AIA Executive Board prior to holding the invitational tournament.
10.1.3.2 Interstate Invitational Tournaments - All interstate invitational tournaments shall be
sanctioned by the AIA Executive Board, the out-of-state and out-of-country association(s) and, under certain conditions, the National Federation.
10.1.3.2.1 AIA School Participating Out-Of-State - Arizona high schools shall not
accept invitations from any nonmember school, association, organization, college or university until the host sponsor receives approval from its state association and the AIA.
10.1.3.2.2 AIA School Inviting Out-Of-State Or Out-Of-Country School(s) - Arizona high
schools shall receive AIA, out-of-state and out-of-country association sanctions for an invitational tournament prior to an out-of-Arizona school participating. Procedures for inviting out-of-Arizona schools are: (1) AIA school shall complete and forward Form 10.1-B to the AIA; (2) the AIA shall forward a completed Form 10.1-B to the appropriate association; and (3) the AIA will advise the host school of the approval or denial of the invitational tournament sanction request through the master calendar. (Form 10.1-B)
10.1.3.2.2.1 National Federation approval is required for events
involving five or more states or nine or more schools when one or more of the schools is located in a state that does not border the host state. (Form 10.1-C)
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NOTE: This application for sanction (Form 10.1-C) should be sent to the state association of the host school ninety (90) calendar days or more prior to the event and must be accompanied by the host school’s processing fee of $100, check or money order, per application made payable to the NFHS. The sanction must be received in the NFHS office sixty (60) calendar days or more prior to the event.
10.1.4 International Competition - Arizona high schools shall receive AIA and National Federation sanction to
invite high schools from foreign countries, excluding Canada, to compete in dual or invitational competition. It is the belief of the AIA and the National Federation that there is no less responsibility during international competition than during domestic competition to ensure the interscholastic program is educational in both means and ends. All international sanction forms must be initially submitted to the AIA by a member school at least 70 days prior to the event. The AIA, not individual schools, shall submit all international sanction forms to the National Federation.
NOTE: A form for sanction of international athletic competition can be obtained by contacting the AIA
office.
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ARTICLE 11
SCHEDULING OF CONTESTS AND SCHEDULE CONTRACTS
11.1 NON-INTERSCHOLASTIC CONTEST 11.1.1 Any activity not identified in the sports Bylaws is not sanctioned by the AIA.
11.1.2 A student may participate and receive monetary awards in non-interscholastic contests in sports which are not enumerated in the sports Bylaws.
11.2 SCHEDULING OF CONTESTS 11.2.1 The maximum number of regular season contests to be scheduled for all Divisions is identified in each
sport. 11.2.1.1 Schedules may be increased by one contest if scheduling difficulties occur. The additional
contest shall be with the approval of the AIA Executive Board. 11.2.2 The AIA Executive Board may increase the number of existing scheduled varsity contests to provide new
schools assigned in the middle of a two-year block the opportunity to qualify for Division or Section Championships. However, the additional number of contests may not exceed the existing scheduled contests by more than two contests.
11.2.2.1 For those schools approved, a player may participate in two additional contests per
season, excluding qualifying and state contests. 11.2.3 Freshman and junior varsity tournaments (invitationals) and championships are not sanctioned. (For
exceptions, see Cross Country, Track and Wrestling.) 11.2.4 Associate member schools may schedule member, associate member or nonmember schools. 11.2.4.1 Associate member schools shall not participate in any AIA division, section, or state
athletic championship tournaments. 11.2.4.2 Associate member schools may participate in invitational athletic contests. 11.2.4.3 Associate member schools may participate in clinics, festivals or contests sanctioned by
the AIA. 11.2.4.4 Out-of-state associate member schools that desire to schedule an AIA member school in
any sport shall meet the eligibility rules of their state association.
11.2.5 For purposes of creating regular season schedules, member schools shall use, as a management tool, a computer scheduling program adopted and approved by the Executive Board.
11.2.6 In order to assist 8-man football teams, other junior varsity teams may schedule games with the 8-man football teams. A school electing to assist the 8-man football teams may schedule one additional game.
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11.2.7 Refer to Article 10, Section 10.1 for interstate scheduling. 11.2.8 Refer to AIA Standardized Calendar approved by the AIA Legislative Council on April 22, 1980. 11.2.9 It is the responsibility of each school to provide contest management, submit reports, and abide by all
AIA rules and regulations. Member schools not in compliance with this regulation may be subject to disciplinary action.
11.3 METHODS FOR SHORTENING CONTESTS - Schools desiring to shorten a contest for the safety of the players
should consult the official rulebook for that sport. 11.4 SCHEDULE CONTRACTS - VARSITY / JUNIOR VARSITY / FRESHMAN 11.4.1 To facilitate the preparation of master schedules for all sports, a school must commit by March 15 of the
current school year as to whether or not it will participate in a particular varsity sport the following school year.
11.4.2 Master Schedules - A master schedule shall be considered a valid contract between the schools on
that master schedule.
11.4.3 Invitational Tournaments – An invitation to attend an invitational tournament from one school and acceptance by another school shall be considered a valid contract between those schools. In the case of a school’s failure to fulfill its contractual obligation to hold or attend an invitational tournament as agreed, the procedure under 11.4.4.2 and 11.4.4.2.1 shall apply.
11.4.4 Cancellation or Postponement - Contest or Program
11.4.4.1 A varsity contest or program which could have a bearing on a regional or state play-off
shall not be cancelled or forfeited without prior approval by the AIA Executive Board. 11.4.4.1.1 To request AIA Executive Board approval to cancel or forfeit a varsity contest
or program which could have a bearing on a regional or state play-off, the school requesting the cancellation or forfeiture shall originate and transmit a Form 11.4-B to the other school(s) involved for a signature of consent. The executed Form(s) 11.4-B shall then be attached to a completed Form 11.4-A and forwarded to the AIA office for placement on the next AIA Executive Board meeting agenda.
11.4.4.2 When a school finds it impossible to fulfill a varsity master schedule obligation which
does not have a bearing on a regional or state play-off, it must notify the other school(s) involved as soon as possible. Any such cancellation or postponement must be by mutual consent of the school(s) involved.
11.4.4.2.1 In the event a school(s) does not agree to the cancellation or
postponement of a varsity master schedule obligation, the AIA Executive Board shall make the final decision.
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11.4.4.3 Cancellation of Officials - If officials have been requested for a varsity, junior varsity or freshman contest that is cancelled or postponed (or a program that is cancelled) it is the responsibility of the school of the home team to notify the AIA Commissioner of Officials of the cancellation or postponement. (Form 11.4-C)
11.5 REPORTING RESULTS - It shall be the responsibility of the HOME TEAM athletic administrator or assistant to report
the regular season game results through the administrative options available at www.aiaonline.org within 72 hours from the scheduled start time of a contest. In the case of a regional tournament, it shall be the responsibility of the HOST SCHOOL to report via e-mail all tournament results within 24 hours of the tournament concluding. If regular season, region games or tournament results are not reported within the required time, a reminder e-mail will be sent to the school as will be done as each subsequent level is reached. Failure to report an accurate result will cause the following progressive sanction(s) process per sport for each individual incident and in the time stated:
1st Level – Cautionary Letter (after 120 hour period)
2ndLevel – Advisement to that program (personal contact to school Athletic Director after 144 hour period)
3rd Level – Warning to that program (after 168 hour period) 4th Level – Probation to that program (after 192 hour period)
11.5.1 In the case where a member school is competing out of Arizona, it will be the responsibility of that school to report the result of the contest(s) via email to the AIA upon return to school.
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The Keys To
Sportsmanship
ü Know the rules of the game. ü Recognize good play by both teams.
ü Respect your opponent and spectators.
ü View the game with your head instead of
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ARTICLE 12
POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS
12.1 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 12.1.1 AIA Responsibility and Authority - Final responsibility, mechanics and procedures for all tournaments
shall be vested in the AIA Executive Board. 12.1.2 Post-Season Tournaments - Conferences may recommend that the AIA Executive Board sponsor a post-
season championship tournament for any sport. 12.1.3 Championship Play-Offs - Any individual school not willing to participate in post-season tournaments in
any sport must notify the AIA Executive Director in writing prior to the school's first scheduled game in that sport.
12.1.4 Tournament Signs - Signs are not permitted at any indoor tournament sponsored by the AIA. 12.1.5 Post-Season Tournament Representation/Participation - In order for a competitor to represent a school
in a post-season tournament, that school must have a regularly organized program in that sport which shall include a number of competitions as established by the AIA Executive Board.
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ARTICLE 13
AWARDS
13.1 AWARDS, MEDALS AND TROPHIES 13.1.1 The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season tournament
awards. 13.1.2 A school on probation or suspension in a particular sport shall not receive any trophy or recognition for
achievement in that sport. 13.1.3 Schools may accept gifts (including money) from business establishments in accordance with their
governing board policy. (Example: scoreboards with advertising) 13.1.4 A student competing as an individual may receive merchandise awards, medals, plaques or trophies,
or an award of any kind, which has a retail purchase value of less than $200.00, exclusive of engraving. The entry fee shall be paid by the participant. (See Article 15, Section 15.11)
13.1.5 Team or individual revolving trophies may exceed the limit of $200.00 retail purchase value, providing
the award has AIA Executive Board approval.
13.1.6 Individual team members may not receive a reward, money, merchandise or gifts for being selected as the outstanding player of a particular game when athletic performance is the only basis for selection.
13.1.7 A school team may accept invitations from individuals, business or civic organizations honoring the
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13.2 OVERALL EXCELLENCE AWARDS - The E. A. Row (1A Conference), Don F. Stone (2A Conference and 3A
Conference) and H. A. Hendrickson (4A Conference and 5A Conference) annual rotation trophies, plaques and permanent banners are awarded to schools with overall excellence in interscholastic activities. High schools are selected to receive these awards through the total points they have accumulated by their activity and excellence in music, speech and athletics.
13.2.1 Overall Excellence Point System - The following point system shall be used for the selection of the
recipients for the Overall Excellence Award. 13.2.1.1 Game Management - 5 points. 13.2.1.2 Sportsmanlike Conduct - 5 points. 13.2.1.3 Award one point for each activity participation. 13.2.1.4 Athletic championship points are as follows: 13.2.1.4.1 If 75% or more of the schools in a Conference are participating in the
varsity sport, the points are: State Champion State Runner-Up Section Champion 16 8 4 13.2.1.4.2 If less than 75% of the schools in the Conference are participating in the
varsity sport, the points are: State Champion State Runner-Up Section Champion 8 4 2
• To determine points for music, award one point for each superior rating at the Solo and Ensemble Regional Music Festival. The three top schools are then awarded 16, 8, and 4 points, respectively.
• To determine points for speech, award 10 points for sweepstakes, 5
points for runner-up. Each district winner will receive 2 points. 13.2.1.5 In case of a tie in any category, duplicate points will be awarded.
13.2.1.6 Deduct 12 points for each incident where corrective action is necessary, and 2 points for each late report, tournament information, etc.
13.2.1.7 Any school placed on WARNING or PROBATION for a violation which occurred during the
current school year will not be eligible for the Overall Excellence Award. 13.3 TONY KOMADINA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING GIRLS' ATHLETIC PROGRAM - The Tony Komadina Award For
Outstanding Girls' Athletic Program is presented annually to two schools (a 1A-3A Conference school and a 4A-5A Conference school), which have demonstrated the greatest advocacy of, and progress in, girls' athletics. The criteria and selection process to determine award recipients shall be as established by the AIA Executive Board.
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ARTICLE 14
GENERAL PROVISIONS
14.1 RULES / PROCEDURES 14.1.1 The AIA Constitution and Bylaws shall govern contests in sports and activities sanctioned by the AIA. 14.2 PRACTICE 14.2.1 No practice, contest, chalk talk or films are permitted on Sunday during the school year. 14.2.1.1 The school year shall commence the first week of permissive football practice.
14.2.2 AIA member schools may only practice with or scrimmage against their own school team during the
interscholastic season of that sport. The interscholastic season for each individual sport is as set forth in the appropriate Article of the AIA Bylaws.
14.3 MAXIMUM TEAMS PER SPORT / STUDENT GRADE LEVEL FOR TEAM PARTICIPATION 14.3.1 A member school shall have only one varsity team per sport. 14.3.1.1 Only students in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades may participate on a varsity team.
14.3.2 A member school may have multiple junior, junior varsity and freshman teams per sport. 14.3.2.1 A junior team shall be limited to 10th and 11th grade students. 14.3.2.2 A junior varsity team shall be limited to 9th, 10th and 11th grade students, with the
exception of the 1A Conference.
14.3.2.2.1 EXCEPTION: Open cross country races at cross country invitational meets. 14.3.2.3 A freshman team shall be limited to 9th grade students, except for the 1A Conference and
2A Conference which may also play 10th grade students. 14.4 NONSCHOOL PARTICIPATION 14.4.1 A student who is a member of a school team shall not practice or compete with any other group, club,
organization, association, etc., in that sport during the interscholastic season of competition. This rule applies to team sports only, which are football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, track relay and swimming relay teams. For purposes of this rule, the interscholastic season of competition shall begin with the first regularly scheduled game and conclude with that particular team's final game. Any student violating the above rule shall forfeit his/her eligibility for a minimum of the balance of the season for that sport or up to a maximum of one calendar year. DETERMINATION: An individual student may take private lessons anytime except during the school day or during school practice sessions. Schools shall not pay for, arrange or in any way provide these individual private lessons. Individual private lessons shall not be used to circumvent or evade the nonschool participation rule and any such use of private lessons will be considered a violation of the nonschool participation rule. (Ex. Bd. 2/18/03)
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DETERMINATION: Q: May a student athlete practice or compete for any non-AIA team after the schools first regularly
scheduled high school game and retain that year’s high school eligibility? A: No. The player has participated with a non-AIA team after the first scheduled high school game,
so that player has forfeited that year's eligibility. (Ex. Bd. 2/17/04) 14.4.1.1 EXCEPTION: Athletes are permitted to tryout for and compete with the U. S. Soccer
Federation national team training camps and/or matches, as well as training camps or matches as a roster player in the Olympic Development Program state, regional, and/or national team.
DETERMINATION: Q: May an unattached swimmer or runner participate on a relay team during the school season of
competition? A: No. The AIA Executive Board determined that participation on relay teams other than the high
school relay team during the school season of sport would be in violation of Section 14.4 Nonschool Participation. Participants would be subject to forfeiture of their eligibility for the balance of the season. (Ex. Bd. 12/77)
14.5 INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION 14.5.1 A student competing as an individual and in his/her name shall not be coached by, transported by,
financed by, or chaperoned by the school or school personnel. He/She shall not be identified as a representative of the school. He/She shall not use any school equipment when competing.
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14.6 ALL-STAR COMPETITION
14.6.1 POSITION STATEMENT
The member schools of the AIA oppose all-star competition during the school year and shall oppose all efforts of any organization, agency or individual to establish such competition.
14.6.2 During the school year, administrators and coaches shall decline any invitation to participate in all-star
competition, shall refrain from recommending any student athlete for all-star competition and shall refuse to provide use of any high school facility for all-star competition, unless specifically sanctioned by the Executive Board.
14.7 TRYOUTS - Students who participate in more than two tryouts in any sport during that sport's season of competition
shall become ineligible for the remainder of that sport's season of competition. 14.8 CLINICS / SUMMER CAMPS - A student may receive financial assistance to attend summer camps to improve
his/her individual skills. Schools providing transportation for summer activities is a local option. 14.9 COACHES / PLAYER PARTICIPATION - Contest participation outside the season of sport between coaches and
players of a single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
14.10 AIA PASSES - There shall be three types of AIA passes; specifically, a Lifetime Pass, Complimentary Pass and
Press Pass. The AIA Executive Board shall have the responsibility and authority to approve and issue all three types of passes and may, at its discretion, issue any type of pass to any individual it deems deserving. An AIA pass which has been approved and issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 14, Section 14.10 of the AIA Bylaws shall grant admittance to any AIA sanctioned event. Should a pass be found in the possession of a person other than the named holder, said pass will be confiscated and the named holder will lose the privilege of an AIA pass for one year from the date of confiscation.
14.10.1 Lifetime Pass - A Lifetime Pass shall admit the named holder and one guest to any member high
school interscholastic competition. The holder of a Lifetime Pass shall not be eligible for any other type of AIA pass.
There shall be four categories under which an application for a Lifetime Pass may be submitted. An
application for a Lifetime Pass shall be submitted on Form 14.10 (Request for Lifetime Pass).
14.10.1.1 Retired - Officially retired superintendents, associate superintendents, assistant superintendents and principals who served in that capacity (separately or combined) for an AIA member school a minimum of five years prior to official retirement. Officially retired school administrators (i.e., athletic director/director of activities and athletics or district-level director of activities and athletics) who had direct responsibility and control over AIA interscholastic athletics and/or activities at an AIA member school for a minimum of ten years prior to official retirement.
14.10.1.1.1 An individual shall be considered officially retired when he/she is receiving
retirement pay. 14.10.1.2 25 Years of Service - Athletic administrators, coaches, officials, athletic trainers and
spiritline sponsors who have completed 25 separate years of specific service or combined service as an athletic administrator, coach, official, athletic trainer or spiritline sponsor at AIA member schools.
14.10.1.3 AIA Executive Board Member - A member of the AIA Executive Board who has served a
full term of office.
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14.10.1.4 Meritorious - A superintendent or principal of an AIA member school may submit a request for a meritorious Lifetime Pass on behalf of an individual he/she believes has contributed to the overall goals and objectives of the AIA on the state level. Such a request shall indicate the rationale for the request, including documentation of the individual's contribution to Arizona's interscholastic athletic or activity programs.
14.10.2 Complimentary Pass - A Complimentary Pass shall admit the holder and one guest to any member
high school interscholastic competition.
14.10.2.1 Each year member schools that have paid their annual dues and fees shall receive the number of complimentary passes specified below under their Conference classification:
1A Conference Member School 15 1A Conference District Office 10 2A Conference Member School 16 2A Conference District Office 10 3A Conference Member School 17 3A Conference District Office 10 4A Conference Member School 28 4A Conference District Office 15 5A Conference Member School 29 5A Conference District Office 15 All Conferences Junior High Schools 2 With 9th Grade
14.10.2.1.1 Upon receipt of a completed annual “Member High School Profile,” the AIA
office shall mail the allowed number of complimentary passes by certified mail/return receipt requested. The member school and district office shall be responsible for determining which school personnel and governing board members are to receive a complimentary pass.
14.10.2.1.1 Any individual who has been issued a Lifetime Pass shall not
be eligible to receive a Complimentary Pass. (See Article 14, Section 14.10, Paragraph 14.10.1)
14.10.2.1.2 Replacement of a Complimentary Pass - A request for
replacement of a complimentary pass must be approved by the AIA Executive Board.
14.10.2.2 Meritorious - A superintendent or principal of an AIA member school may submit a
request for a meritorious Complimentary Pass on behalf of an individual he/she believes has contributed to the overall goals and objectives of the AIA. Such a request shall indicate the rationale for the request, including documentation of the individual's contribution to Arizona's interscholastic athletic or activity programs.
14.10.3 Press Pass - A Press Pass shall admit the named holder only to any member high school
interscholastic competition. Media personnel assigned to cover interscholastic events may be provided a Press Pass. Media organizations shall submit a list of the employees they desire to hold a Press Pass for AIA Executive Board consideration.
14.11 NATIONAL ANTHEM - The AIA encourages the playing of the national anthem at all athletic contests. This may be
accomplished through the use of tapes, recordings or live groups.
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14.12 DRUGS, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO
14.12.1 AIA POSITION STATEMENT – SUPPLEMENTS, DRUGS AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SUBSTANCES
The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) views sport, and the participation of student-athletes in sport, as an activity that enhances the student-athlete’s well-being by providing an environment and stimulus that promotes growth and development along a healthy and ethically based path.
• It is the position of the AIA that a balanced diet, providing sufficient calories, is optimal for meeting
the nutritional needs of the growing student-athlete.
• It is the position of the AIA that nutritional supplements are rarely, if ever, needed to replace a healthy diet.
• Nutritional supplement use for specific medical conditions may be given individual consideration.
• The AIA is strongly opposed to “doping”, defined as those substances and procedures listed on the
World Anti Doping Agency’s Prohibited List (www.wada-ama.org).
• It is the position of the AIA that there is no place for the use of recreational drugs, alcohol or tobacco in the lifestyle of the student-athlete. The legal consequences for the use of these products by a student-athlete are supported by the AIA.
In pursuit of Victory with Honor, the AIA promotes the use of exercise and sport as a mechanism to establish current fitness and long-term healthy lifestyle behaviors. It is the position of the AIA that the student-athlete, who consumes a balanced diet, practices sport frequently and consistently, and perseveres in the face of challenges, can meet these goals.
14.12.2 At least annually, each member school shall communicate to its students participating in
interscholastic activities the AIA Position Statement on the use of supplements, drugs and performance enhancing substances. (See Form 14.12)
14.12.3 Any coach or competitor using tobacco, alcoholic beverages or misusing drugs while participating in
interscholastic competition shall be disqualified from the contest or tournament. 14.13 STUDENT INSURANCE - It is recommended that each student athlete have on file with the principal or his/her
designee proof of insurance coverage or a waiver prior to practice. 14.14 DISCRIMINATION 14.14.1 A school may sponsor separate teams for members of each sex in a particular sport or a mixed-sex
team in a particular sport, except that a school shall not offer the following sports on a mixed-sex team basis: softball / badminton / volleyball.
14.14.2 To compensate for the lack of opportunity for girls in interscholastic activities, the following sports shall
be offered for girls only: badminton / softball. 14.14.3 A school may offer volleyball only for girls and not offer volleyball for boys. 14.14.4 Since boys historically have had ample opportunity for participation, and currently have available
sufficient avenues for interscholastic participation, boys are not allowed to qualify for girls teams in the following sports: badminton / softball / volleyball. To allow boys to qualify for girls' teams in these three sports would displace girls from those teams and further limit girls' opportunities for participation in interscholastic athletics.
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14.14.5 A school may offer badminton, softball and volleyball for boys if sanctioned by the AIA membership in
accordance with the AIA Constitution and Bylaws. 14.14.6 Whenever a school provides a team(s) for boys and a team(s) for girls in the same sport, girls shall not
be permitted to qualify for the boys' team(s) in that sport, nor shall boys be permitted to qualify for the girls' team(s) in that sport.
DETERMINATION: The Executive Board determined that baseball and softball are considered two
separate sports and that the current AIA Constitution and Bylaws does not contain a rule, which excludes girls from participating in baseball. (Ex. Bd. 2/20/96)
14.14.7 In the case of a mixed-sex team and a single-sex team, the mixed-sex team shall compete only against
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ARTICLE 15
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY RULES 15.1 STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 15.1.1 All participants in interscholastic activities must be in compliance with all student eligibility rules. The student eligibility
rules are enumerated and presented in detail in Article 15 of the AIA Bylaws. 15.1.1.1 Failure to meet all eligibility requirements by all participants while participating in an interscholastic
event may result in forfeiture or disqualification by the offending school and/or such other disciplinary action as the AIA Executive Board may impose. The disciplinary actions authorized in the event of a violation of the AIA rules and regulations are: Advisement, Warning, Probation, Disqualification and Forfeiture. (See Article 16, Section 16.1 of the AIA Bylaws.) The AIA Executive Board shall consider possible violations of the AIA rules and regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting. A special meeting to hear a violation report may be called by the President of the AIA Executive Board at any time deemed necessary. The President shall call a special meeting when so directed by a majority of the AIA Executive Board. At the discretion of the AIA Executive Board, said special meeting may be held by telephone conference call.
15.2 APPLICATION OF STUDENT ELIGIBILITY RULES 15.2.1 No part of the student eligibility rules shall be set aside, nor shall any attempt be made to set aside by mutual
agreement of any participating schools or their agents, for any contests whatsoever. The student eligibility rules shall not be supplemented or supplanted in any contest under the jurisdiction of the AIA.
15.2.2 The student eligibility rules apply to all interscholastic competitions in sports governed by the association and portions
thereof to nonathletic activities, as applicable, and as set forth in Articles 33, 34, 35, 36, and 37 of the AIA Bylaws. 15.2.3 Prior to participation, the school principal or his/her designated representative shall have determined that each
participant is in compliance with all provisions of the eligibility rules as enumerated in Article 15. 15.3 ENROLLMENT RULE 15.3.1 Only students enrolled at a member school in grades 9 through 12, inclusive, shall be eligible for interscholastic
competition.
15.3.1.1 EXCEPTION: A home school student may be eligible if said student is in compliance with A.R.S. §15-802.01 (A).
DETERMINATION: Considering the terms, spirit and intent of ARS §15-802.01, a home school student who has made a full and good faith effort to participate in a particular interscholastic sport or activity at the school in the student’s attendance area, but been unsuccessful, may then utilize the provisions and process set out in 15.10.8.2 and related subsections (Form 530), and obtain eligibility at the receiving school in that particular sport or activity. (Ex. Bd. 8/14/09)
15.3.1.2 Online Charter School Students - Notwithstanding any other bylaw, a student who is enrolled in an Arizona online charter school and who is domiciled within the attendance zone of a member school, may be allowed to try out for interscholastic athletics and activities on behalf of that member school, if permitted by the member school’s governing board. On an annual basis, prior to the beginning of the school year, the member school governing board shall determine by formal board action whether it will permit online charter school students to try out for interscholastic athletics and activities and said board determination will remain in effect for that school year. If permitted, the member school may charge online charter school students additional fees to participate in interscholastic athletics and activities. All other eligibility requirements shall apply to online charter school students consistent with requirements established for students enrolled in that member school, including but not limited to, that the online charter school shall submit to the member school written verification that, in a manner and timeline that is consistent with the member school’s policies, the student is both: 1) receiving a passing grade in each course or subject being taught, and 2) maintaining satisfactory progress towards advancement or promotion.
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A student who is enrolled in an onl ine charter school and who was previously enrolled in a school that is part of a school district is not eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics and activities for the remainder of the school year during which the student was enrolled in a school that is part of a school district. (Ex. Bd. 5/17/10)
15.3.2 Ninth Grade Enrollment - An eighth grade student graduate enrolling in the ninth grade for the first time may attend any member high school and be eligible for interscholastic activities.
15.3.3 Certificate of Educational Convenience - A student whose original enrollment in a particular high school with a
Certificate of Educational Convenience shall be eligible to participate if he/she meets all other eligibility requirements. 15.3.4 An official school day is any day a school is eligible to collect state aid.
15.3.5 In order to establish eligibility, a student's initial enrollment shall be no later than the 14th official school day of the
semester. If a student's initial enrollment occurs after the 14th official school day of the semester, he/she is ineligible for that semester.
15.3.5.1 In order to maintain eligibility, a student shall demonstrate regular attendance. DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Director, as designee of the AIA Executive Board, may rule on the eligibility
of a student who enrolls in a year-round school after the 14th official school day of a session. (Ex. Bd. 4/15/96)
15.3.6 In case of initial enrollment after the first official school day and by the 14th official school day, a student shall have been in attendance for as many days as he/she missed from the opening day of the semester before eligibility can be established.
15.4 ACADEMIC RULE
15.4.1 A student must be enrolled in a minimum of five courses the first six semesters of high school and a minimum as determined by the district during the seventh and eighth semesters. The configuration and method of course delivery shall be as determined by the member school.
15.5 DOMICILE RULE 15.5.1 Domicile Requirements - Except as otherwise stated in Article 15, a student, whether an adult or not, is privileged
with eligibility for interscholastic competition only at the school in the district in which his/her parents are domiciled. In multi-school districts, the student is eligible only at the school in the attendance zone in which his/her parents are domiciled.
15.5.1.1 EXCEPTION: A school district governing board may declare all or certain high schools within its
district as open schools. A student enrolling for the first time in any open school in the district shall have met the domicile requirements to be able to participate in interscholastic competition.
15.5.2 Definitions 15.5.2.1 Attendance Zone - The attendance zone in a multi-school district is the equivalent of a district in a one
school district. 15.5.2.2 Unorganized School District - An unorganized school district refers to those districts that do not have
a high school within their attendance zone.
15.5.2.3 Domicile - Except as otherwise stated in Article 15, a domicile is a place where a person has his/her true, fixed and permanent home, and to which, whenever absent, he or she has the intention of returning. A student shall have only one domicile for the purposes of these eligibility rules.
15.5.2.4 Change of Domicile – This is dependent upon the facts in each case, but, as a minimum, to be
considered a change of domicile under these rules, the following facts must exist: 15.5.2.4.1 The original domicile must be or is in the process of being abandoned; that is sold,
rented, or otherwise disposed of, and must not be used as a residence by either parent or any child in the 12th grade or younger, and
15.5.2.4.2 Take with them the household goods and furnishings appropriate to the circumstances.
15.5.2.4.3 Regardless of any other bylaw, it shall not be considered a change of domicile unless
there has also been a corresponding change of attendance zone. (Section 15.5 cont'd. on next page)
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15.5.3 Special Domicile Placements 15.5.3.1 Ninth-Grade Enrollment - A student enrolling in the ninth grade for the first time may attend
any member high school and be eligible for interscholastic activities. This exception to the general domicile requirement for students enrolling for the first time in the ninth grade recognizes the concept of open enrollment. Upon any transfer by the student after the initial enrollment in the ninth grade, the Transfer Rule applies.
DETERMINATION: This rule shall also apply to a student in a member school where high school begins with the tenth grade, where that student is enrolling in high school for the first time as a tenth-grader. (Ex. Bd. 03/18/02)
15.5.3.2 Legal Guardian - A student for whom a legal guardian has been appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction may be declared eligible at the school in the attendance zone in which said legal guardian is domiciled by petitioning as outlined in the AIA Bylaws under Article 15, Section 15.14 Hardship. (Form 15.5.3) For purposes of this rule, a court of competent jurisdiction does not include courts outside the United States.
DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Director, as designee of the AIA Executive Board, may rule on the eligibility of a student for whom a legal guardian has been appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction. (Ex. Bd. 4/15/96)
15.5.3.2.1 EXCEPTION: If a legal guardianship appointment has been in effect for at least two years prior to the student's participation in interscholastic competition, it shall not be necessary to petition the AIA Executive Board for domicile hardship eligibility.
15.5.3.2.2 The use in interscholastic competition of a student for whom a legal guardian has been appointed, without compliance with the above requirements, shall constitute the use of an ineligible player.
15.5.3.2.3 A hardship request based on a legal guardianship shall not be approved when the AIA Executive Board determines that athletic participation or circumvention of AIA domicile requirements is the reason for the legal guardianship.
15.5.3.3 Ward of the Court - A student who is a ward of the court or the state and is placed in a school by court order may become eligible for interscholastic competition at that school by petitioning for and receiving approval of the AIA Executive Board as outlined in the AIA Bylaws under Article 15, Section 15.14 Hardship. (Form 15.5.3)
15.5.3.4 Foreign Exchange - A foreign exchange student who is placed in the attendance boundary
of the school by a bona fide exchange program meets the domicile requirements. The eligibility period for a bona fide foreign exchange student may not exceed one school year.
DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that a bona fide exchange program is a program approved by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET). (Ex. Bd. 9/16/96)
It shall be the responsibility of the local school administrator to ensure that all other
eligibility requirements are met before a student participates in interscholastic activities. 15.5.3.5 Multiple Attendance Zones - Any student living within the multiple attendance zones of a
public school and a Bureau of Indian Affairs school shall be eligible at the school of his/her initial enrollment, either as a freshman or as an upperclassman moving in from outside the attendance zones involved.
DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that in multi -school districts
where two or more junior high schools (ninth grade) are feeder schools to a high school, the ninth grade students shall abide by the same eligibility attendance regulations as senior high schools and must attend the school in which his/her parents reside to be eligible for interscholastic activities. (Ex. Bd. 8/79)
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15.5.3.6 Dual Enrollment - A student registered in dual enrollment or in special programs at a school outside the attendance zone within that school district in which his/her parents are domiciled is eligible to participate in interscholastic competition at the school where the student's permanent records are maintained. The student is eligible for interscholastic competition at that school only.
15.5.3.7 Alternative School Students - Students attending an AdvancEd Commission on
Accreditation & School Improvement accredited alternative school that is void of any AIA interscholastic activity programs are eligible to participate in such activities at their home school (school of domicile). All AIA and school district eligibility requirements must be met.
15.5.3.8 Deaf and Blind Students
15.5.3.8.1 A student enrolled in an AIA member or associate member school who also qualifies for enrollment at Phoenix Day School for the Deaf or Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind shall have primary interscholastic eligibility at the school in which he/she is enrolled. In the event the handicap precludes the student from participating in an activity at the school in which the student is enrolled, the student shall have eligibility at one of the aforementioned special program schools for that activity while maintaining enrollment and attendance at the school where enrolled.
15.5.3.8.2 If an Arizona state school for the deaf and blind does not offer a particular AIA
sanctioned sport or activity, a student enrolled in said school may participate in that sport or activity at the AIA public member school nearest to the state school for the deaf and blind or at the AIA public member school in which the student’s parents or legal guardians are domiciled. The student is not eligible under this provision without the mutual consent of the sending and receiving school principals.
15.5.3.9 Married Students - For the purpose of establishing eligibility, a married student shall have
the same rights, privileges, authority and responsibility of a parent/legal guardian. 15.6 AGE LIMIT / BIRTH RECORD RULE 15.6.1 Age Limits - If a student becomes 19 years of age after September 1, he/she is eligible to compete for
the remainder of that school year. If he/she becomes 19 years of age on or before September 1, he/she is not eligible for any part of that school year. This is not petitionable under the hardship rule.
15.6.2 Birth Records - Acceptable record of birth shall be submitted before a student's name is placed on an
eligibility list for varsity participation. Acceptable records shall be: 15.6.2.1 Certified Birth Certificate - One certified by the appropriate state agency. 15.6.2.2 Acceptable Substitutes - Hospital Certificate of Birth with seal or appropriate signature; a
Department of Commerce Certificate; a Bureau of Immigration Certificate; a Department of Justice Certificate; a Certificate of Indian Blood signed and sealed by the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; a birth registration card issued by the State of Arizona Department of Health Services with seal; or a passport issued to a United States citizen (born in the United States or a naturalized citizen) by the State Department of the United States.
15.6.2.3 Verification of Birth - Verification of birth may also be established when three reputable
sources of information acceptable to the AIA Executive Board all agree as to the date of birth (i.e., school records, immunization records, etc.). Such documents must demonstrate utilization of the birth date over an extended period of time (i.e., each document should reflect issue dates encompassing a number of years).
15.6.3 Birth Record Retention - A record of the certified birth certificate or an acceptable substitute shall be kept
on file by the school. The certified birth certificate or acceptable substitute should be returned to the student.
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15.7 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION RULE 15.7.1 A student shall not be allowed to practice or compete in interscholastic athletics until there is on file with
the principal or his/her designee a record of a physical examination performed by a doctor of medicine (M.D.), osteopathic physician (D.O.) or certified registered nurse practitioner (N.P.) licensed to practice, or a certified physician's assistant (PA-C) registered by the Joint Board Of Medical Examiners and the Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery. The physical examination for the following school year shall be given on or after March 1. The physical examination card on file shall be signed by one of the aforementioned medical providers and shall state that, in the opinion of the examining provider, the provider did not find any medical reason to disqualify the student from practice or competition in athletic contests. The principal or his/her designee, if deemed advisable, may require a student to be reexamined.
NOTE: In order to assure safe and appropriate physical evaluation of prospective high school athletes,
individuals who perform examinations of prospective high school athletes should be licensed health care providers whose education, training and experience assure the ability to assess prospective athletes on a systemic basis. Examiners shall be qualified to perform a complete physical examination, including comprehensive evaluation of the following organ systems: circulatory; respiratory; genito-urinary; neurological; and musculo-skeletal. All such health care providers must be licensed in the United States to prescribe all classes of medications in order to fully understand the impact various pharmaceuticals may have on a prospective athlete. (2/17/92)
15.7.2 Member schools shall utilize the physical examination forms provided by the AIA. There shall be two
parts: 15.7.2.1 Part One - Annual Preparticipation Physical Evaluation - To be completed by the
student's parent or guardian. (See Form 15.7-A) 15.7.2.2 Part Two – Annual Preparticipation Physical Examination - To be completed and signed
by the examining medical provider. (See Form 15.7-B) 15.8 PARENTAL OR LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT RULE - Parental or legal guardian consent is required before a
student can be eligible to practice or compete in interscholastic competition. All students shall have on file with the principal or his/her designee appropriate permission in which the parent or legal guardian authorized participation.
15.8.1 It is recommended that such authorization state:
I/We give our permission for _____________________________ to participate in organized interscholastic athletics, realizing that such activity involves the potential for injury, which is inherent in all sports. I/We acknowledge that even with the best coaching, use of the most advanced protective equipment and strict observance of rules, injuries are still a possibility. On rare occasions, the injuries can be so severe as to result in total disability, paralysis, quadriplegia or even death.
I/We acknowledge that I/we have read and understand this warning. _____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian
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Player 15.9 MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION RULE – After a student first enrolls in the ninth grade, he/she has a maximum of eight
semesters of opportunity and a maximum of four seasons of opportunity in each sport or activity. The seventh and eighth semesters must be consecutive. The other semesters need not be consecutive.
15.9.1 Enrollment for at least fifteen school days during any semester, or participation in any interscholastic
contest, constitutes a semester of opportunity and a season of opportunity.
15.9.2 A student’s ineligibility during any semester or season does not affect application of the Maximum Participation rule and does not extend the number of semesters of opportunity or seasons of opportunity.
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15.9.3 During a school year a student shall be eligible to participate in only one season of competition per sport, except freshman tennis.
15.9.4 Absence For Reasons Other Than Confinement Or Disabling Illness Of Self Or Immediate Family A student absent from school for a period of more than ten consecutive school days for reasons other
than the disabling illness or injury of himself/herself or a member of his/her immediate family shall be ineligible for the remainder of the semester or until he/she has been in attendance for the same number of days as he/she was absent. (See Article 15, Section 15.3, Paragraph 15.3.6)
15.9.5 Any period during which a student is not enrolled or is out of school due to suspension, expulsion or removal for disciplinary reasons shall be included for purposes of the Maximum Participation Rule.
15.10 TRANSFER RULE - After enrolling and attending one or more classes, students changing enrollment to/from one school to another school shall be considered a transferring student. Upon completion and filing with AIA of Form 520 (Application for Eligibility), student shall be eligible to participate in interscholastic competition at the school to which he/she transferred provided there is a corresponding change of domicile of parent(s) or guardian(s).
“Statement of Philosophy / Rationale for Transfer Rule” • Promotes the educational philosophy that participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege, which should
not take a dominant role over academics; • Recognizes the overwhelming administrative difficulty in attempting to determine the motives or reasons for
each and every transfer, and, therefore, adopts a uniform objective standard to be followed by all member schools.
• Helps to protect opportunities for participation by students who attend school in the attendance zone of their domicile;
• Helps to protect and promote continuity of school programs; • Serves as a deterrent to students running from or avoiding an athletic discipline that has been or may be
imposed;
Except as otherwise stated, this rule is intended to and shall encompass any and all transfer situations and shall apply to any and all member schools, be they public, private or parochial.
NOTE: The fact that a student may or may not have paid tuition has no bearing on the applicability of transfer rules.
15.10.1 Beginning of Semester Enrollment - A student who transfers from a school which has completed its most recent semester shall be eligible to participate in interscholastic competition at the school to which he/she transferred providing:
15.10.1.1 The student has completed one day of attendance at the school to which the transfer was made.
15.10.1.2 All other eligibility requirements are met.
15.10.2 During Semester Enrollment - A student who transfers from a school during the semester shall be eligible to participate in interscholastic competition at the school to which he/she transferred providing:
15.10.2.1 The student has completed ten days of classroom attendance at the school to which the transfer was made.
15.10.2.2 All other eligibility requirements are met.
15.10.3 Transfer Rule Exceptions - With Change of Domicile 15.10.3.1 Parents or Legal Guardians Moving Out of School Attendance Zone 15.10.3.1.1 Except for currently enrolled ninth grade students, a student whose
attendance in a school has been less than one academic year and whose parents move out of the school attendance zone, shall be ineligible for further competition in interscholastic activities in that school starting at the conclusion of the current sports season.
15.10.3.1.2 A student who has been in attendance at school for a minimum of one
academic year, and whose parents move out of the school attendance zone may:
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• Retain his/her eligibility as long as said student retains enrollment and attendance.
• Transfer at time of change of domicile to the school in the attendance zone in which his/her parents are now domiciled and be eligible at that school.
• Transfer at any time prior to the start of the next school year to the school in the attendance zone in which his/her parents are domiciled and be eligible for interscholastic activities at the receiving school.
15.10.3.2 Parents Moving Into An Unorganized District - Upon first enrollment a student shall be eligible at the school of his/her choice, which serves the unorganized district.
15.10.3.2.1 A student whose domicile does not change from an unorganized school district and who transfers to another school which serves the same unorganized district shall be ineligible for interscholastic competi tion for the academic year.
15.10.3.3 Contiguous Unorganized Out-Of-State District - A student shall immediately be eligible for interscholastic competition at the school to which he/she transfers provided:
15.10.3.3.1 The district line of the Arizona school district is contiguous to that of the unorganized out-of-state district.
15.10.3.3.2 The student meets all other eligibility requirements.
15.10.4 Transfer Rule Exceptions - Without Change Of Domicile - A student who transfers from one high school (the "sending school") to another high school (the "receiving school"), where there has been no change in domicile of parents or legal guardian, shall be eligible to participate in interscholastic activities at the receiving school when one of the following eligibility requirements has been fulfilled:
15.10.4.1 Ethnic Balance - In the case of a transfer within a school district by a student under an approved compliance plan for racial balance (ethnic transfer), the period of ineligibility subsequent to such a transfer, if any, shall be determined by the district.
15.10.4.2 When Sport Or Nonathletic Activity Is Not Offered - A student who enrolls at a school which does not offer a specific sport or nonathletic activity and later transfers in order to participate in that sport or nonathletic activity shall be eligible in that sport or nonathletic activity if the student transfers to one of the following schools:
15.10.4.2.1 A private or parochial high school in the county in which the parents are
domiciled. 15.10.4.2.2 The public high school within the same school district closest to the
domicile of the parents. 15.10.4.2.3 In the event the district does not offer the sport or non-athletic activity in any
of its schools, the student may transfer to a public high school of another district closest to the domicile of the parents.
15.10.4.2.4 The student must be in attendance for one calendar year at the school to
which he/she transferred before he/she shall be eligible for any other interscholastic activity.
15.10.4.3 Boarding School – The transfer rule (15.10) shall not apply to a student who transfers to and is a full time resident of an AIA member school which is a bona fide boarding school. The transfer rule shall apply to any subsequent transfers by that student from that boarding school.
15.10.5 Public School Closures / Drop Of AIA Membership - Upon closure or drop of AIA membership by the governing board, students may transfer at the beginning of the following semester to another school in the district as approved by the governing board, to the public high school of another district closest to the domicile of the parents, or to a private, parochial or BIA school and be automatically granted athletic eligibility.
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15.10.6 Private, Parochial Or BIA School Closure / Drop Of AIA Membership - Upon closure or drop of AIA membership of a private, parochial or BIA school, students may transfer at the beginning of the following semester to any other private, parochial or BIA school encompassing the closed private, parochial or BIA school attendance zone, or may transfer to the public school serving the student's domicile and be automatically granted athletic eligibility.
15.10.7 When Sport or Nonathletic Activity Is Dropped - When a sport or nonathletic activity is dropped by a governing board, a student may transfer to a school that offers that sport or nonathletic activity and shall be eligible only in the sport or nonathletic activity that has been dropped at the school from which the student transferred. Said eligibility will be granted when the student enrolls in one of the following schools:
15.10.7.1 A private or parochial high school in the county in which the parents are domiciled.
15.10.7.2 The public high school within the same school district closest to the domicile of the parents.
15.10.7.3 In the event the district does not offer the sport or nonathletic activity in any of its schools, the student may transfer to the public high school of another district closest to the domicile of the parents.
15.10.7.4 The student must be in attendance for one calendar year at the school to which he/she transferred before he/she shall be eligible for any other interscholastic activity.
15.10.8 Circumstances / Procedures For Establishing Eligibility Without A Change Of Domicile
15.10.8.1 One Year Attendance by Student or Parents Moving Into Attendance Zone - The student shall become eligible for all interscholastic activities at the receiving school:
15.10.8.1.1 After one calendar year from the date of such transfer, except for sports
where the season of sport at the sending school occurs earlier in the school year than at the receiving school, and in that case, the transferring student becomes eligible for that sport after completion of that season at the receiving school in the school year following the transfer.
15.10.8.1.2 At such time as the student's parents change their domicile and the new domicile is no longer in the attendance zone of the sending school and is, for the first time after the change of domicile, within the attendance zone of the receiving school.
15.10.8.2 Student Sports Participation / Previous 12 Months (Form 530) - The sending school administration shall provide to the receiving school, via Form 530, the verification of activities in which a transferring student has participated. Upon receipt by the receiving school of a completed Form 530, the student becomes eligible for all interscholastic activities in which he/she has not competed during the previous 12 months.
15.10.8.2.1 The Student Sports Participation / Previous 12 Months (Form 530) may only
be used between schools in Arizona, between schools in Arizona and schools from other states in the United States, and between schools in Arizona and accredited United States accommodation schools in foreign countries.
15.10.8.2.2 The Student Sports Participation / Previous 12 Months (Form 530) may be used by a student only once during a 12-month period.
15.10.8.2.3 A copy of a completed Student Sports Participation / Previous 12 Months (Form 530) shall be forwarded to the AIA Office.
15.10.8.3 Transfer Students From Foreign Countries - A student who transfers from a foreign country may participate in non-varsity level competition.
15.10.8.4 Hardship Appeal (Form 15.10) - A student aggrieved by a decision of his/her school administration relating to transfer may appeal under Article 15, Section 15.14 Hardship. (Section 15.10 cont'd. on next page)
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15.10.9 One Parent Moving Out Of A School Attendance Zone - A student who transfers to a new school attendance zone with one parent, where the parents are not divorced or legally separated, is not eligible at the school to which he/she transfers because there is no change of domicile. The student may petition for eligibility under the hardship rule.
15.10.10 Disciplinary Removal - A student suspended, expelled or otherwise removed for disciplinary reasons, including revocation or non-renewal of open enrollment, from one high school shall be ineligible for interscholastic competition in any other high school for one year or until all conditions for readmittance have been fulfilled at the high school where the suspension, expulsion, open enrollment revocation or removal for disciplinary reasons occurred, whichever occurs first.
15.10.11 Definitions
15.10.11.1 Sending School - A school from which a student transfers. 15.10.11.2 Receiving School - A school to which a student transfers.
15.10.11.3 Public School Attendance Zone - Established by district governing board. 15.10.11.4 Private and Parochial School Attendance Zone - Entire county.
A student who attends a public school in an Arizona county and then transfers to a private or parochial school in that same county is ineligible for one calendar year regardless of whether his/her parents have changed domicile within the county. This is because a student's domicile remains within the attendance zone (the entire county) of the private or parochial school after the transfer; thus, no change of attendance zone has occurred with respect to the receiving school.
Similarly, a student who attends a private or parochial school in an Arizona county and who transfers to a public school in that same county is ineligible to participate in interscholastic activities for one calendar year, regardless of whether the parents have changed domicile within the county. This is because the student's domicile remains in the private or parochial school's attendance zone (the entire county) after the transfer; thus, no change of attendance zone has occurred with respect to the sending school.
15.10.12 Regardless of any other bylaw, a private or parochial school student may NOT gain eligibility by changing domiciles from one county (original county) to another county, and then returning to the original county of domicile, unless and until the student has been in attendance at school in the other county for at least one school year. For example, a private/parochial school student domiciled in Maricopa County (original county), who changes domicile to Pinal County, and then returns to Maricopa County, is not eligible at a school in Maricopa County unless and unti l the student has attended school in Pinal County for one school year. This is to prevent a private/parochial school student from otherwise circumventing the transfer rule by leaving the original county for a minimal period of time, then returning to the original county and asserting immediate eligibility.
15.11 AMATEUR RULE
15.11.1 Each student, in order to represent his/her school in any AIA sanctioned contest, shall be and shall remain an amateur.
15.11.2 A person who has lost his/her amateur standing in any AIA sanctioned sport loses his/her amateur standing in all sports in interscholastic competition for a maximum of one full calendar year from the date of discovery of the infraction or until reinstated by the AIA Executive Board.
15.11.3 Amateur athletes shall retain their amateur standing even though they participate during the summer vacation in schools or clinics sponsored by professionals. (See Article 14, Section 14.9)
15.11.4 An amateur athlete is one who engages in sport for the phys ical, mental or social benefits derived there from and to whom the sport is nothing more than an avocation.
15.11.5 An amateur athlete is one who has never used and is not using his/her knowledge of athletics or athletic skill in an athletic contest for financial gain.
DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that an amateur may receive merchandise awards that do not exceed the limit as set forth in Article 13, Section 13.1.
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15.11.6 Individual students may receive monetary rewards for participation in luck-of-the-draw or lottery-type programs. This type of competition must be limited to individual type competition and not put one contestant against another. There is no limit on the amount of monetary award for this type of competition. (Examples: Shooting baskets at half-time at professional basketball games; shooting hockey pucks at goals during intermissions at hockey events.)
15.11.7 Amateur athletes shall participate and always have participated under their own name.
15.11.8 An amateur athlete shall not compete for money or other monetary compensation.
15.11.9 Amateur athletes may receive actual expenses for participating in out-of-town games, providing the distance traveled exceeds 250 miles from their home and the activity causes the athlete to purchase overnight lodging. This amount shall not exceed the state of Arizona per diem.
15.11.10 Amateur athletes may receive a fee for officiating non-interscholastic high school and non-intercollegiate sports without jeopardizing their amateur standing.
15.11.11 Amateur athletes shall retain their amateur standing even though they receive compensation from private clubs for instructing students not enrolled in high school.
15.11.12 Amateur athletes shall retain their amateur standing even though they receive compensation from state, county, city, parks or recreation departments.
15.11.13 Amateur athletes may enter a tournament with or against professionals without jeopardizing their amateur standing providing they do not receive, or anyone receives for them, any monetary awards, gift certificates or merchandise awards which exceed the limits as set forth in Article 13, Section 13.1.
15.11.14 Except for a Letter of Intent to attend a college or university, amateur athletes shall not enter into any agreement with any corporation, association, partnership or individual for their services as an athlete until they have terminated their attendance in high school.
15.11.15 An amateur athlete, or any member of his/her family, shall not receive remuneration, either directly or indirectly; such remuneration being given to influence the student or the family to reside in a given high school district for purposes of establishing the student's eligibility on a team of said school. (See Article 15, Section 15.12)
15.11.16 A student may participate and receive monetary awards in non-interscholastic contests (such as rodeo, boxing, bowling, judo) and be classified as an amateur under AIA rules. (See Article 11, Section 11.1, Paragraph 11.1.3)
15.12 RECRUITMENT RULE - There shall be no recruitment of athletes. Recruitment is defined as the act of influencing a student to enroll in a school or to transfer from one school to another in order that the student may participate in interscholastic athletics. No school administrator, athletic coach or employee of a high school district shall engage in recruitment either by direct contact with a student or indirectly through parents, legal guardians, common school employees, directors of summer athletic programs or other persons who are in a position to influence the student's choice of a school.
15.12.1 If the recruitment rule is violated, the student will not be eligible at a member school until reinstated by the AIA Executive Board.
15.12.2 If school personnel condone or actively engage in recruitment or a school uses a recruited student, the school shall be subject to disciplinary action by the AIA Executive Board. (See Article 16, Section 16.1)
15.12.3 Contact procedures used in the soliciting of students to enroll in any public, private or parochial school shall be the same for all students.
15.12.4 Interpretations 15.12.4.1 Funds which have been donated to schools by clubs and individuals may be given as
financial aid to students through the normal financial aid program of the school for all students, without regard to athletic potential. Financial aid based even partially on athletic potential or performance is not permitted from the school or from groups that exist because of or for the benefit of the school (e.g., booster clubs).
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15.12.4.2 Individuals not exclusively representing athletic interests of a high school may make general presentations (not just athletic) to eighth grade students (not just athletes). There should be a diversity of presenters, speaking on a variety of topics to students of all interests.
15.12.4.3 It is a violation of this section for a coach or any other unauthorized representative of a school to suggest or promise that any part of tuition will be waived for a prospective student for any reason, including financial need. The only person who may address the possibility of fee reduction is that person who has specific responsibility for admissions and financial aid policies and procedures.
15.12.4.4 If it is a faculty member’s responsibility to recruit students (not just athletes) and that person makes such contact irrespective of athletic eligibility, such contact is permitted. However, anything done for an athlete that is not done in a comparable fashion for all students is a violation of the Recruitment Rule.
15.12.4.5 When a student at a junior high/middle school or other high school, or the parents of that student, contacts the coach about attending the coach’s school, the coach shall refer the student or parent to the appropriate school personnel (those who have the responsibilities for seeking and processing prospective students).
15.12.4.6 A high school coach may not initiate contact with a student at a junior high/middle school or other high school, or the parents of that student, about attendance at the school. It is not a violation for a coach to have normal community contact with a student who attends a junior high/middle school of the same system, which is a feeder to the high school.
15.12.4.7 It is a violation of the Recruitment Rule if coaches or their representatives call, send questionnaires, cards or letters or visit prospective athletes and their families for the purpose of evaluating and recruiting specific prospective athletes.
15.12.4.8 High school coaches or their representatives may not attend grade school or youth sports games (e.g., Pop Warner) for the purpose of evaluating and recruiting specific prospective athletes.
15.12.4.9 High school coaches and administrators may not request booster clubs, players, former players or alumni from the high school to discuss the merits of their athletic program with prospective athletes or their parents by phone, in person or through letters.
15.12.4.10 Any high school may allow all students of any junior high/middle school to attend its athletic events without charge.
15.12.4.11 A coach may conduct an athletic camp at his or her school or another site during the summer if enrollment at the camp is open to all students at all schools. The coach may not offer free tuition to such camps unless everyone is free.
15.12.4.11 Persons “indirectly associated with the school” include, but are not limited to, parents of players and booster club members. Such persons are prohibited from providing or performing any of the examples of recruitment listed in this section and its interpretations.
15.12.4.12 Special inducement shall include, but not be limited to:
15.12.4.12.1 Offer or acceptance of money or other valuable consideration such as free or reduced tuition during the regular year or summer school by anyone connected with the school.
15.12.4.12.2 Offer or acceptance of room, board or clothing or financial allotment for clothing.
15.12.4.12.3 Offer or acceptance of pay for work that is not performed or that is in excess of the amount regularly paid for such service.
15.12.4.12.4 Offer or acceptance of free transportation by any school connected person.
15.12.4.12.5 Offer or acceptance of a residence with any school connected person. (Section 15.12 cont'd. on next page)
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15.12.4.12.6 Offer or acceptance of any privilege not afforded to non-athletes. 15.12.4.12.7 Offer or acceptance of free or reduced rent for parents. 15.12.4.12.8 Offer or acceptance of payment of moving expenses of parents or
assistance with the moving of parents. 15.12.4.12.9 Offer or acceptance of employment of parent(s) in order to entice the family
to move to a certain community if someone connected with the school makes the offer.
15.12.4.12.10 Offer or acceptance of help in securing a college athletic scholarship. 15.12.4.13 OPEN HOUSE - The intent of an open house is to allow incoming students (freshman or
sophomore based on the entering level/grade) to gather information regarding curriculum, programs, and the admissions process. Whether public (district & charter), private, independent, or BIA school, any contact with a coach during an open house by any student currently enrolled in another high school is considered a violation under the recruiting bylaw. Coaches may provide general information to prospective incoming students but no specific details or enticements as to participation if they were to enroll.
15.12.4.14 Transfers to a school with which a non-school team is affiliated or with which an
instructor is affiliated. Despite compliance with the other provisions of AIA Bylaws, a student who attends, participates or was eligible to participate for a school, and then transfers to another school is ineligible for one calendar year under any of the following circumstances: • The student transfers from a public (district & charter), or private school within one
calendar year after: Ø Participating in non-school athletics (e.g. AAU, American Legion, club team, or
other non-school teams) on a team affiliated with the school to which the student transfers, AND/OR
Ø Receiving athletic or activities instruction from a person affiliated with the school to which the student transfers.
Ø EXCEPTION: The eligibility of a private or non-member charter school student who transfers to a public or private school at which the student has previously been a participant in a school sport or activity is not affected by this rule.
• The student transfers from a home school within one calendar year after: Ø Participating in non-school athletics (e.g. AAU, American Legion, club team, or
other non-school teams) on a team affiliated with the school to which the student transfers, AND/OR
Ø Receiving athletic or activities instruction from a person affiliated with the school to which the student transfers.
Ø EXCEPTION: The eligibility of a home school student who transfers to a public or private school at which the student has previously been a participant in a school sport or activity or was eligible to participate in a school sport or activity is not affected by this rule.
FAQ’s 1. Q. At what point is a student considered a member of a non-school affiliated team?
A. If a student participates in a practice or contest, that student is considered a team member and is a part of the roster.
2. Q. What constitutes a majority of a non-school affiliated team? A. A majority is one more than half the number of students on a team roster.
3. Q. Who is considered to be a part of the school coaching staff? A. A coach (paid or volunteer) is anyone who at any time for any reason is, or could be, solely
responsible for coaching a team. 4. Q. Does the Prior Contact Rule apply to incoming 9th graders?
A. NO
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5. Q. How may a student document that the transfer process was initiated prior to participating on a non-school team associated with the school to which the student is transferring?
A. The student should obtain a written, dated document from the administrator or other school representative with whom the student (or parents) corresponded prior to participation at the school to which the student is transferring, and a copy of the document is provided to the school from which the student is transferring.
6. Q. If a student receives instruction from a coach, then the coach moves to a different school, may the student transfer to the “new” school of the coach without jeopardizing his or her eligibility?
A. NO. The student’s eligibility may be in jeopardy if the student transfers to the school where that coach currently coaches regardless of whether the coach’s current school is where the coach was employed at the time of the instruction. The student’s potential ineligibility is linked to the coach from whom instruction was received, not to the school of the coach at the time of the instruction.
7. Q. Does receiving athletic instruction or attending a camp or clinic at which a person affiliated with the school to which a student transfers place the student’s eligibility in jeopardy?
A. YES. Further, any time a student and a coach attend the same camp, instruction is considered to have taken place.
15.13 ELIGIBILITY APPEAL PROCEDURES 15.13.1 Each member school principal or his/her designee(s) having reasonable cause to believe that a
student is ineligible to participate in, or continue in, an interscholastic activity under the Enrollment Rule, Domicile Rule and/or Transfer Rule of the AIA Bylaws shall provide the student with notice of his/her ineligibility either in writing or by delivering said notice in person. The notice shall:
15.13.1.1 Specify the reason(s) for the alleged ineligibility and identify the individual eligibility rule(s) involved. (Form 15.13-A)
15.13.1.2 Inform the student of his/her opportunity to appeal the principal's or his/her designee's decision of ineligibility to the AIA Hardship Appeals Committee. (For basis of appeal, see Article 15, Section 15.14.)
15.13.1.2.1 Failure to request an appeal hearing within five school business days
following the date of receipt of notice of alleged ineligibility shall be deemed a waiver of the right of a hearing and the appeal procedures which govern determinations of eligibility under the standards established by the AIA.
15.13.1.3 When a student requests a hearing for an eligibility appeal, the signed request must be submitted to the principal for his/her signature. (Form 15.13-B)
15.13.1.4 The AIA Executive Director will determine a time to hear the appeal. The principal will be notified who, in turn, shall notify the student and parents in written form of the appeal hearing date and time. The principal shall furnish a copy of this notice to the AIA.
15.13.1.4.1 An administrator from the student's school shall be in attendance if the student is attending the appeal hearing. Should the student, parent or legal guardian not attend the hearing, the AIA Hardship Appeals Committee may, in its discretion, rule upon the eligibility request at that time or table the matter and rule at a later date. Under this rule, failure to attend the appeal hearing by any person entitled to be present shall not prevent the conduct of the hearing if the person has been previously notified of the hearing date and time. The principal shall be notified of the decision and shall relay that decision to the student.
15.13.2 Review of Prior AIA Hardship Appeals Committee Decision - The AIA Hardship Appeals Committee may review prior decisions regarding eligibility of a student at any regular or special meeting provided:
15.13.2.1 Substantially new and different information has been submitted in written form to the AIA Executive Director.
15.13.2.2 If, in the opinion of the AIA Executive Director, the information is not new and different, the item will not be placed on the agenda.
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15.13.2.3 In the event the principal does not concur with the AIA Executive Director, the principal may request the President of the AIA Executive Board to determine if the additional information is sufficient to grant the request and place the item on the agenda.
15.13.2.4 Should the President of the AIA Executive Board deny the request, the AIA Executive Board
will review the material at its next regularly scheduled meeting to determine if the information is sufficient to require a review of the prior decision.
15.14 HARDSHIP - In individual hardship cases the AIA Executive Board or the Hardship Appeals Committee may, at their
discretion and upon such terms and conditions as may be imposed, waive or modify the Enrollment Rule (Article 15, Section 15.3, Paragraph 15.3.5 only), Domicile Rule (Article 15, Section 15.5), Maximum Participation Rule (Article 15, Section 15.9, Paragraph 15.9.1 only), Transfer Rule (Article 15, Section 15.10), and/or Recruitment Rule (Article 15, Section 15.12.4.14 only). The appeal shall initially be heard and decided by the Hardship Appeals Committee. The decision of the Hardship Appeals Committee shall be final unless appealed to the AIA Executive Board within ten days from the date of said decision. AIA Executive Board consideration of such appeals will take place only at a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. (See Article 6, Section 6.3 regarding procedures for meetings of the AIA Executive Board.) Procedures for appeals to the Hardship Appeals Committee shall be as determined by the AIA Executive Board.
15.14.1 Hardship Appeals Committee - Each Conference shall annually select one member. Each member
shall be chosen by the first day of April preceding the beginning of his/her term. Terms of each member shall begin at the start of the first week per the AIA Standardized Calendar. The Hardship Appeals Committee shall meet no less than three times per year. A member of the Hardship Appeals Committee may not be a member of the AIA Executive Board. A member of the Hardship Appeals Committee must abstain from voting on any matter coming before the Committee, which involves the specific interest of the school by whom he/she is employed.
15.14.2 Hardship Defined - Each case is dependent upon its facts, but as a general guideline, the Executive
Board will use the following criteria:
15.14.2.1 An unforeseeable, unavoidable and uncorrectable act, condition or event, over which the student and his/her family has no control; and
15.14.2.2 Which has caused a severe burden upon the student or his/her family; and 15.14.2.3 Which has caused the student’s noncompliance with the eligibility rule(s) involved.
15.14.2.4 Whether athletics plays a role in the circumstances involved in the hardship request.
NOTE: Where it is determined that athletic motivation is present; this would be sufficient, in and of itself, for denial of the hardship request.
15.14.3 Burden of Proof - The burden of providing evidence of hardship shall be on the student. Full particulars must be given by the student and the school principal must certify that the information given is correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
15.14.4 Enrollment Limitation Hardship - A ninth grade student applying for admission or a student transferring
who is denied enrollment because of lack of space may be declared eligible. 15.14.5 Loss of eligibility in itself is not to be considered a hardship. 15.14.6 Upon request by the Executive Director or designee, the sending school shall provide a representative
during the hardship appeal hearing(s) before the Hardship Appeals Committee and/or the Executive Board. Failure of the sending school representative to attend shall not prevent or otherwise delay any hearing or decision on the appeal, but the failure to appear SHALL be considered a violation of the AIA Bylaws and may result in sanction as determined by the Executive Board.
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ARTICLE 16
PENALTIES AND APPEALS
16.1 PENALTIES 16.1.1 Should a violation of any AIA rule or regulation occur, the AIA Executive Board is authorized to impose any
penalty specifically indicated in the rule or regulation violated and/or impose one or more of the following: (Form 16.4)
16.1.1.1 ADVISEMENT - A word of caution. 16.1.1.2 WARNING - Places school in jeopardy in that further violation of any rules or regulations may
result in Probation. School is not eligible for the Overall Excellence Award during the period on Warning. (See Article 13, Section 13.2)
16.1.1.3 PROBATION - School is ineligible for post-season play and shall not receive any award for
achievement in that sport. School is not eligible for the Overall Excellence Award during the period on Probation. (See Article 13, Section 13.2)
16.1.1.4 DISQUALIFICATION - School is ineligible to participate in a particular contest or tournament. 16.1.1.4.1 In cases where a violation has occurred and a disqualification(s) results, the
member school shall be afforded the opportunity to appeal the disqualification(s) and present an alternative corrective action for the AIA Executive Board to consider in lieu of disqualification(s). The school's governing board may appeal the corrective action of disqualification(s) under one of the following conditions:
16.1.1.4.1.1 The administration and coaches of the offended member
school(s) submit a written request to the AIA Executive Board that the disqualification(s) imposed against the offending member school be rescinded and, if applicable, be allowed to participate in post-season competition.
16.1.1.4.1.2 When a school employee(s) was responsible for the violation
that caused a disqualification(s), the offending member school shall submit a written request that the disqualification(s) be rescinded because appropriate corrective action(s) has been taken against said employee(s); such as, but not limited to, a letter of reprimand, dismissal or suspension.
16.1.1.4.2 In the event a student, parent or legal guardian files a false document with
school authorities, which results in the playing of an ineligible participant, the member school may appeal the forfeiture of the contest(s) in which the ineligible player participated. After hearing the appeal, the AIA Executive Board may, at its discretion:
16.1.1.4.2.1 Waive imposing a penalty against the member school.
16.1.1.4.2.2 Declare the student involved ineligible in all sports for a
maximum of 365 days from the date of the discovery of the false information.
16.1.1.4.2.3 After the period of ineligibility for filing a false document is
satisfied, the student shall regain eligibility if all other eligibility requirements have been met.
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16.1.1.5 FORFEITURE - Automatic loss of contest. 16.1.1.5.1 In cases where a violation has occurred and a forfeiture(s) results, the member
school shall be afforded the opportunity to appeal the forfeiture(s) and present an alternative corrective action for the AIA Executive Board to consider in lieu of forfeiture(s). The school's governing board may appeal the corrective action of forfeiture(s) under one of the following conditions:
16.1.1.5.1.1 The administration and coaches of the offended member
school(s) submit a written request to the AIA Executive Board that the forfeiture(s) imposed against the offending member school be rescinded and, if applicable, that the school be allowed to participate in post-season competition.
16.1.1.5.1.2 When a school employee(s) was responsible for the violation
that caused a forfeiture(s), the offending member school shall submit a written request that the forfeiture(s) be rescinded because appropriate corrective action(s) has been taken against said employee(s); such as, but not limited to, a letter of reprimand, dismissal or suspension.
16.1.1.5.2 The member school in violation submits a written request to the AIA Executive
Board that a forfeiture(s) be rescinded based on the school's voluntary withdrawal from all post-season competition.
16.1.1.5.3 In the event a student, parent or legal guardian files a false document with
school authorities which results in the playing of an ineligible participant, the member school may appeal the forfeiture of the contest(s) in which the ineligible player participated. After hearing the appeal, the AIA Executive Board may, at its discretion:
16.1.1.5.3.1 Waive imposing a penalty against the member school. 16.1.1.5.3.2 Declare the student involved ineligible in all sports for a
maximum of 365 days from the date of the discovery of the false information.
16.1.1.5.3.3 After the period of ineligibility for filing a false document is
satisfied, the student shall regain eligibility if all other eligibility requirements have been met.
16.1.2 Should a violation of AIA rules and regulations or tournament procedures occur during a post-season
tournament, the Tournament Games Committee or Tournament Director is authorized to disqualify a team or individual and/or cause a forfeiture of a contest(s).
16.1.3 Any member school which repeatedly fails to abide by AIA rules and regulations and fails to carry out and
further the philosophy and objectives of the AIA may be reduced to associate member status. 16.1.3.1 A school which has been reduced to associate member status may, after one calendar year
from the date of its reduction in status, petition for reinstatement as a full member. 16.2 INELIGIBLE PLAYER 16.2.1 When an ineligible player(s) participates in a contest, the member school must automatically forfeit all
contests in which the ineligible player(s) participated. 16.2.1.1 In cases where a violation has occurred and a forfeiture(s) results, the member school shall
be afforded the opportunity to appeal the forfeiture(s) and present an alternative corrective action for the AIA Executive Board to consider in lieu of forfeiture(s). The school's governing board may appeal the corrective action of forfeiture(s) under one of the following conditions:
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16.2.1.1.1 The administration and coaches of the offended member school(s) submit a written request to the AIA Executive Board that the forfeiture(s) imposed against the offending member school be rescinded and, if applicable, be allowed to participate in post-season competition.
16.2.1.1.2 When a school employee(s) was responsible for the violation that caused a
forfeiture(s), the offending member school shall submit a written request that the forfeiture be rescinded because appropriate corrective action(s) has been taken against said employee(s); such as, but not limited to, a letter of reprimand, dismissal or suspension.
16.2.1.1.3 The member school in violation submits a written request to the AIA Executive
Board that a forfeiture(s) be rescinded based on the school's voluntary withdrawal from all post-season competition.
16.2.1.2 In the event a student, parent or legal guardian files a false document with school authorities
which results in the playing of an ineligible participant, the member school may appeal the forfeiture of the contest(s) in which the ineligible player participated. After hearing the appeal, the AIA Executive Board may, at its discretion:
16.2.1.2.1 Waive imposing a penalty against the member school. 16.2.1.2.2 Declare the student involved ineligible in all sports for a maximum of 365 days
from the date of the discovery of the false information. 16.2.1.2.3 After the period of ineligibility for filing a false document is satisfied, the student
shall regain eligibility if all other eligibility requirements have been met.
16.2.2 Restitution - If a student is ineligible according to AIA rules, but is permitted to participate in interscholastic competition contrary to such AIA rules, but in accordance with the terms of a court restraining order or injunction against his/her school and/or the AIA, and said restraining order or injunction is subsequently voluntarily or involuntarily vacated, stayed, reversed or it is finally determined by the courts that injunctive relief is not or was not justified, any one or more of the following actions may be taken against the school for which said student competed in the interest of restitution and fairness to competing schools:
16.2.2.1 Require that individual or team records and performances achieved during participation by
such ineligible student be vacated or stricken. 16.2.2.2 Require that team victories be forfeited. 16.2.2.3 Require that team awards earned by the school for which the ineligible student competed or
individual awards earned by the ineligible student be returned to the AIA. 16.3 SPORTSMANSHIP RULE 16.3.1 Ejection from a Contest - If an AIA contest official determines that a coach or player has acted in an
unsportsmanlike manner during either a period or intermission, the coach or player may be ordered to leave the contest.
NOTE: When a coach or player is ejected from a contest, his/her member school should complete Form
16.3 and submit it to the AIA. 16.3.1.1 Penalties for Ejection - A coach or player ejected from a contest for any reason shall be
subject to the following without appeal: 16.3.1.1.1 First Ejection - Ineligible for the next contest at that level of competition and all
other contests during that interim at any level. 16.3.1.1.1.1 Any person ejected from a contest shall not participate the
remainder of that day. (Section 16.3 cont'd. on next page)
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16.3.1.1.2 Second Ejection - Ineligible for the next two contests at that level of competition
and all other contests during that interim at any level. 16.3.1.1.2.1 Any person ejected from a contest shall not participate the
remainder of that day. 16.3.1.1.3 Third Ejection - A similar infraction of Article 16, Section 16.3, Paragraph 16.3.1
of the AIA Bylaws by the same player during the same season will result in cessation of the season for the player concerned.
16.3.1.1.4 End-Of-Season Ejection - If a penalty is imposed at the end of the sport season
and no contest remains, the penalty shall be enforced at the beginning of the subsequent season of competition in which the coach or player participates, regardless of the sport.
16.3.2 Leaving Bench Area - When two or more persons (including coaches, nonplaying contestants and
nonparticipating school personnel) leave their team's bench area to initiate a confrontation, or during an altercation in progress, the following shall occur without appeal:
16.3.2.1 The contest officials shall eject any person they determine to be in violation of Article 16,
Section 16.3, Paragraph 16.3.2 of the AIA Bylaws. 16.3.2.2 The contest officials may terminate the contest.
16.3.2.2.1 If the contest is terminated, the team(s) that left the bench area must forfeit the contest and record a loss.
16.3.2.2.2 If the contest is terminated during a tournament or post-season play, the
offending team(s) will be removed from further tournament or post-season competition.
16.3.2.3 Further penalties may be imposed against the offending team(s) by the AIA Executive Board,
as set forth in Article 16, Section 16.1 of the AIA Bylaws.
16.3.3 ENTERING SPECTATOR AREA PROHIBITED – No player may leave the playing area and enter the spectator area of the facility to engage in any type of verbal or physical conflict. Notwithstanding any other rule in the Constitution and Bylaws, the MINIMUM penalties for violation of this rule are:
16.3.3.1 The player is ineligible to participate in all interscholastic athletics for the remainder of the
school year, and; 16.3.3.2 The player’s school shall immediately be on Probation pending an investigation and report by
the school to the AIA detailing what occurred, what caused the occurrence, what was done by the school to diffuse what occurred, what school imposed disciplinary actions have occurred, and what corrective actions have been implemented by the school to prevent future violations. In the discretion of the Executive Director, a school’s report may be rejected if deemed inadequate and the Probation shall remain in effect pending receipt of an adequate report.
16.3.3.3 Upon receipt of an adequate report, the Executive Board will review the matter and may
impose any penalties set forth in Article 16, Section 16.1 of the AIA Bylaws. The school shall remain on Probation until action by the Executive Board.
16.3.4 Spectator Behavior – In the event that spectators, parents, or other non-school personnel initiate or use
profanity in cheers or cheers having the intent of sounding profane, single out opposing players personally and/or heckle them by directing derogatory or profane statements or chants at them, use racist remarks, direct offensive cheers/chants at opposing cheering sections, or engage in physical conflict or other threatening or aggressive behavior with school personnel, officials, players, coaches, or other spectators, the school(s) involved shall utilize all available law enforcement resources to prosecute such offenders, and shall take all reasonable actions to help ensure that future similar incidents do not occur, such as temporarily or permanently prohibiting the offender(s) from attending future contests.
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16.4 REPORTED VIOLATION: DUE PROCESS PROCEDURE 16.4.1 The AIA shall maintain a policy of self-policing by its member schools regarding violation of AIA rules and
regulations. Therefore, it shall be the responsibility of member schools to report to the AIA any violation of AIA rules and regulations.
16.4.2 A member school shall investigate and ascertain those facts it considers necessary in making a
determination of whether it has committed a violation. If a member school determines that it may have committed or did commit a violation, it shall immediately report the violation to the AIA. At that time, the member school shall also report any corrective action taken regarding the violation.
16.4.3 The initial report by a member school of its violation and the corrective action taken shall be in writing to
the AIA using Form 16.4 (Report of Violation). 16.4.3.1 The initial report shall include the nature and circumstances of the violation and any
information believed to be relevant for consideration by the AIA Executive Board. 16.4.3.2 In addition to submitting a written report, the member school may request the opportunity to
appear at a meeting of the AIA Executive Board to discuss its violation and the corrective action taken.
NOTE: See Article 6, Section 6.3 for the procedure to request that an item be placed on the
AIA Executive Board agenda. 16.4.4 Upon receiving a written report of violation from a member school, the AIA Executive Board shall
determine whether the corrective action taken by said member school was adequate. Should the AIA Executive Board determine the corrective action taken was adequate, the member school shall be so notified in writing and no further action by the AIA Executive Board shall be taken.
16.4.5 Should the AIA Executive Board determine that the corrective action taken by a member school was not
adequate for the violation reported, the AIA Executive Board shall impose disciplinary action and shall notify the member school by telephone within two working days from the date of the decision and shall provide a written notification to the member school upon completion of the official minutes for the AIA Executive Board meeting in which the disciplinary action was imposed. The written notification shall stipulate the disciplinary action and the right of the member school to appeal said decision. Said disciplinary action shall be effective immediately.
16.4.5.1 The member school shall have ten days from the date of the written notice from the AIA
Executive Board to request an appeal. Should the member school not request an appeal within ten days, the disciplinary action taken by the AIA Executive Board shall become final.
16.4.5.2 Should the member school within said ten day period wish to appeal the disciplinary action
taken by the AIA Executive Board, it shall then submit a request for an appeal hearing in writing to the AIA. Said request shall set forth the basis for the appeal and reasons why the decision of the AIA Executive Board should be reviewed and shall set forth any new and additional information believed to be relevant for consideration by the AIA Executive Board.
16.4.5.3 The member school may have an attorney present, may present witnesses, testimony, and
any relevant evidence or information for consideration by the AIA Executive Board. 16.4.5.4 After hearing the appeal, the AIA Executive Board shall make its final decision as to the
disciplinary action to be taken. The member school shall be notified in writing of the final decision of the AIA Executive Board.
16.4.6 At its discretion, the AIA Executive Board may consider a matter involving a possible violation of AIA rules
and regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting. At the sole discretion of the AIA Executive Board, said special meeting may be by telephone conference call.
NOTE: For procedures regarding special meetings, see Article 6, Section 6.3.
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16.5 UNREPORTED VIOLATION: DUE PROCESS PROCEDURE 16.5.1 Should a possible violation of AIA rules and regulations come to the attention of the AIA Executive Board
from a source other than the member school believed to have committed the violation, the AIA Executive Board shall so notify the member school in writing. Sources other than the member school who report a possible violation must make the possible violation(s) known to the school involved and the AIA Executive Board without delay.
16.5.2 The member school shall investigate and ascertain those facts it considers necessary in making a
determination of whether it has committed a violation. If a member school determines that it may have committed or did commit a violation, it shall immediately report the violation to the AIA. At that time, the member school shall also report any corrective action taken regarding the violation.
16.5.3 The initial report by a member of its violation and the corrective action taken shall be in writing to the AIA
using Form 16.4 (Report of Violation). 16.5.3.1 This report shall include the nature and circumstances of the violation and any information
believed to be relevant for consideration by the AIA Executive Board. 16.5.3.2 In addition to submitting a written report, the member school may request the opportunity to
appear at a meeting of the AIA Executive Board to discuss its violation and the corrective action taken.
NOTE: See Article 6, Section 6.3 for the procedure to request that an item be placed on the
AIA Executive Board agenda.
16.5.4 Upon receiving a written report of violation from the member school, the AIA Executive Board shall determine whether the corrective action taken by the member school was adequate for the violation reported. Should the AIA Executive Board determine the corrective action taken was adequate, the member school shall be so notified in writing and no further action by the AIA Executive Board shall be taken.
16.5.5 Should the AIA Executive Board determine that the corrective action taken by the member school was not
adequate, the AIA Executive Board shall impose disciplinary action and shall notify the member school by telephone within two working days from the date of the decision and shall provide a written notification to the member school upon completion of the official minutes for the AIA Executive Board meeting in which the disciplinary action was imposed. The written notification shall stipulate the disciplinary action and the right of the member school to appeal said decision. Said disciplinary action shall be effective immediately.
16.5.5.1 The member school shall have ten days from the date of the written notice from the AIA
Executive Board to request an appeal. Should the member school not request an appeal within ten days, the disciplinary action taken by the AIA Executive Board shall become final.
16.5.5.2 Should the member school within said 10 day period wish to appeal the disciplinary action by
the AIA Executive Board, it shall then submit a request for an appeal hearing in writing to the AIA. Said request shall set forth the basis for the appeal and reasons why the decision of the AIA Executive Board should be reviewed and shall set forth any new and additional information believed to be relevant for consideration by the AIA Executive Board.
16.5.5.3 The member school may have an attorney present, may present witnesses, testimony, and
any other relevant evidence or information for consideration by the AIA Executive Board. 16.5.5.4 After hearing the appeal, the AIA Executive Board shall make its final decision as to the
disciplinary action to be taken. The member school shall be notified in writing of the final decision of the AIA Executive Board.
16.5.6 At its discretion, the AIA Executive Board may consider a matter involving a possible violation of AIA rules
and regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting. At the sole discretion of the AIA Executive Board, said special meeting may be by telephone conference call.
NOTE: For procedures regarding special meetings, see Article 6, Section 6.3.
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16.6 EXECUTIVE BOARD INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINATION OF VIOLATION:
16.6.1 At its discretion, if the Executive Board determines that circumstances warrant, the Executive Board may conduct its own investigation and any related proceedings it determines to be appropriate, in order to make a determination whether a member school has committed a violation of the consti tution or bylaws. If, based on its investigation and any related proceedings, the Executive Board determines that a violation has occurred, it shall promptly notify the member school in writing.
16.6.2 The member school shall have ten (10) days from the date of the Executive Board’s written notification of
violation to make a written request for an appeal. The school’s written request for an appeal shall describe in detail the basis for the appeal and reason(s) why the determination of the Executive Board should be reconsidered.
16.6.3 Appeal procedures in each case shall be as determined by the Executive Board. As a general guideline
the Executive Board appeal procedures shall be consistent with the relevant sections set out in bylaw 16.5 UNREPORTED VIOLATION: DUE PROCESS PROCEDURE. After considering the appeal, the decision of the Executive Board as to whether a violation has been committed shall be final and the member school shall be promptly notified in writing. If a violation is found, the member school shall then promptly notify the Executive Board of the corrective action taken by the member school regarding the violation. The procedures in bylaws 16.5.4 and 16.5.5 shall then apply.
16.6.4 If the member school does not appeal, it shall promptly notify the Executive Board of the corrective action
taken by the member school regarding the violation. The process set out in 16.5.5 and its subsections shall then apply.
16.6.5 If a member school is found to have committed a violation as a result of the process set out under this
bylaw (16.6), in addition to any sanction otherwise authorized by the bylaws, in the discretion of the Executive Board, the member school may be assessed the costs of the Executive Board’s investigation and any related proceedings. If so assessed, the member school shall promptly pay the assessment or face further sanction by the Executive Board, including loss of its membership.
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ARTICLE 17
COACHES AND COACHING
17.1 COACHING QUALIFICATION – All head and assistant coaches, whether paid or volunteer, hired before April 1, 2009 must complete the NFHS Coach Education Program, or approved equivalent, no later than the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. All head and assistant coaches, whether paid or volunteer, hired on or after April 1, 2009 must complete the NFHS Coach Education Program, or approved equivalent, within forty five (45) days from the date of hire.
17.1.1 Coaches shall be approved in accordance with the personnel policies of the school district and in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes.
17.1.2 All head varsity coaches shall have a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate , or Arizona Coaching Certificate, or
have completed each of the following criteria from the National Federation of State High School Associations online at www.nfhslearn.org (Level I Certification):
• Fundamentals of Coaching • First Aid/CPR • Sport specific course or teaching sport skills if sport is not offered
This certification shall be on file or recorded in the office of the principal or his/her designee. NOTE: For the titles of valid Arizona Teaching Certificates, please refer to the Arizona Department of
Education website http://ade.state.az.us/certification
17.1.3 Any and all salary or remuneration shall be from the school district by which the coach is employed and no salary or remuneration for school coaching shall be from any outside source.
17.1.4 The following regulation will apply to all paid, volunteer and student teacher coaches. 17.1.4.1 Any violation during competition, a state qualifying meet or post-season tournament may
result in the forfeiture of the contest, elimination of that team or individual from that tournament as recommended by the Tournament Director and Tournament Games Committee, and/or such other penalty as the AIA Executive Board may impose. (See Article 16, Section 16.1)
17.1.5 Candidates for teacher certification doing practice teaching at a member school may be used as student
teacher coaches during their assignment as practice teachers. 17.1.6 Provisions of Paragraphs 17.1.4 and 17.1.5 above shall not be interpreted to exclude a teacher employed
in grades one through eight, inclusive, from being a high school coach. Such a person shall enter into a separate formal contract with the high school governing board.
17.1.7 Non-certificated personnel may be assigned as assistant coaches. Non-certificated personnel may
serve as head freshman or junior varsity coaches under the supervision of an Arizona certificated teacher. Supervision shall be as defined by the Arizona Revised Statutes.
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17.1.7.1 Prior to commencing coaching responsibilities, non-certificated personnel must be approved
by the local school administration pending final approval at the next regular meeting of the school governing board.
17.1.8 Coaches / Players - Contest participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of a high school player.
17.2 COACHING DURING PRACTICE / COMPETITION 17.2.1 During interscholastic practices or contests only school authorized coaches are to coach, except as
stated in Section 17.3, Paragraph 17.3.1 of this Article. 17.2.2 A school authorized coach shall be in attendance during all tournament warm-ups. DETERMINATION: Q: May a high school speech team or individual be coached by other than school personnel? A: No. The AIA Executive Board determined that speech directors and assistants shall comply with
Article 17, Section 17.1. (Ex. Bd. 8/77) 17.3 COMPLETION OF CONTEST - EJECTION OF COACH 17.3.1 When a coach is ejected from a contest, a properly constituted school administrator or assistant coach
shall direct and supervise the team during the remainder of the contest. If no properly constituted school administrator or assistant coach is available to direct the team, the official shall declare the contest a forfeit.
17.3.1.1 The ejected coach shall immediately vacate the premises.
17.3.1.1.1 Premises are defined as the total area of contest and spectators. The ejected coach may not remain to watch the contest.
17.4 COACH'S / SPONSOR'S CODE OF ETHICS 17.4.1 It shall be the responsibility of a coach to follow the directions provided in the following Coach's Code Of
Ethics. Violations of the first four items of the Code may result in a sanction to the offending school. 17.4.2 A COACH / SPONSOR SHALL: 17.4.2.1 Abide by the National Federation and AIA rules in both spirit and letter. 17.4.2.2 Not make statements to the news media critical of any game official, the AIA or another
school’s team, players, coaches or administrators. 17.4.2.3 Ensure that the Recruitment Rule defined in Article 15, Section 15.12 is honored by everyone
associated with their program.
17.4.2.4 Coaches and/or game management personnel will not manipulate or control the environment or game conditions to gain an advantage over an opposing team or individual.
17.4.3 A COACH / SPONSOR SHOULD: 17.4.3.1 Cooperate with others in the field of education. 17.4.3.2 Exemplify behavior that is a credit to the teaching profession.
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17.4.3.3 Exercise patience, tolerance and diplomacy in relations with all players and co-workers,
contest officials and spectators. 17.4.3.4 Adhere to high ideals of sportsmanship: quality of cooperation, courage, unselfishness and
self-control; desires for clean, healthful living; and respect for wise discipline and authority.
17.4.3.5 Support all reasonable moves to improve athletic conditions, to provide for adequate equipment, and to promote the welfare of an increased number of participants.
17.4.3.6 Demonstrate high ideals, good habits and desirable attitudes in professional behavior, and
demand the same standards of the players. 17. 5 OPEN FACILITIES
17.5.1 The AIA Executive Board has established the following guidelines relative to open facilities programs conducted by member schools. These open facilities guidelines are not intended to restrict or limit member schools’ ability to rent or lease their facilities.
17.5.1.1 Member schools may open their gymnasiums and other athletic facilities under the direction of
the principal or designee for recreational activities to students without being in violation of AIA Bylaws under the following guidelines:
17.5.1.1.1 The facility is open to all students enrolled in that school for participation.
Opening facilities for a select group of students to practice individual skills for a specific sport is a violation of this policy.
17.5.1.1.2 Students not enrolled in a school may not be permitted to participate in
recreational activities offered by that school.
17.5.1.1.3 Supervision by school personnel is required. However, school personnel, including faculty and non-faculty coaches in attendance, may not provide coaching or instruction in the skills and techniques in any sport. Their presence may be in a supervisory capacity only.
17.5.1.1.4 Participation is free of charge, voluntary and is not required directly or indirectly
for membership on a team.
17.5.1.1.5 No select group of skills or interval training schedules, except weight training, may be assigned to students to perform.
17.5.1.1.6 The school administration assumes the responsibility for making certain that
there is adherence to these guidelines.
DETERMINATION: Only students that are enrolled at that member school, and home school students that the member school reasonably believes are in compliance with ARS §15-802.01, may be allowed to use that member school’s open facilities. (Ex. Bd. 4/20/09)
DETERMINATION: The open facilities rule does not alter or amend any rule providing that AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during summer vacation period. (Ex. Bd. 5/19/03)
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BE A FAN OF CHARACTER:
Respect all participants, officials & coaches.
Encourage fair play.
Safety of all student-athletes comes first.
Positive behavior leads to positive outcomes.
Excel as a fan!
Cheer for our student-athletes, not against the opponent.
Teach through your actions.
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ARTICLE 18
OFFICIALS 18.1 REGISTRATION, REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 18.1.1 Registration requirements include payment of fees and annual written examinations on the rules and
regulations for the sport which the official wishes to officiate. Registration dues do not guarantee assignment of games, either by number, type, location, or level. All registrants are subject to a background investigation, including, but not limited to, a search of any criminal record. At the discretion of the Commissioner of Officials or his/her designee, any registrant may be declined based on information obtained through the background investigation or when it is determined to be in the best interest of the AIA.
18.1.2 Physical examinations are not required; however, it is highly recommended that officials have a thorough
physical examination annually. 18.1.3 Registration Fees - Officials’ registration fees will be set by the AIA Executive Board. 18.1.4 Unregistered - Except as otherwise provided in the AIA Bylaws, schools shall use officials assigned by
the Commissioner of Officials or his/her designee. In localities in the state where it may be virtually impossible to secure AIA officials at all times, schools may seek temporary permission from the Commissioner of Officials to use unregistered officials. However, whenever it is determined to be reasonably possible for schools to secure AIA officials, the Commissioner of Officials may be expected to refuse permission.
18.1.5 Interstate Reciprocity - An official residing in a state bordering Arizona may qualify to officiate in Arizona
providing: 18.1.5.1 The official is registered with that state's association. 18.1.5.2 The official has passed the written test of the National Federation of State High School
Associations for the sport and has achieved the grade ranking required by the AIA Bylaws. 18.1.5.3 The official pays a fee of $25.00 $30.00 per sport in Arizona. (Ex. Bd. 6/7/10) 18.1.6 Classification 18.1.6.1 The classification of an official registered with the AIA shall be determined by the
Commissioner of Officials. 18.1.6.2 The Commissioner of Officials may receive recommendations as to classification of an
official from the Officials Association, Area Commissioners, observers and member schools.
18.1.6.3 There shall be five classifications of officials, each classification being dependent in part on
the score of the open-book written examination. The requirements for each classification are as follows:
• Level (4) - Must be 18 years of age, not enrolled in high school, attend the required
number of meetings and the mandatory clinic, and attain a minimum test score of 70%. • Level (5) - An in-state or out-of-state official with experience. • Level (3) - Must attend required meetings and mandatory clinic and attain a minimum
test score of 80%. • Level (2) - Must attend required meetings and mandatory clinic and attain a minimum test
score of 85%. • Level (1) Certified - Must attend required meetings and mandatory clinic and attain a
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18.1.6.4 An official not attaining a passing grade for his/her current classification shall be permitted
one retake of the examination. Retake examinations shall be given at the time and place designated by the Commissioner of Officials. Failure to attain the required score after two opportunities of testing shall result in reclassification to the applicable level.
18.1.6.5 An official moving into Arizona with a minimum of two years of out-of-state officiating
experience in a state high school association or college conference shall be required to have a letter of recommendation mailed directly from the association or conference to the Arizona Commissioner of Officials. The official's past experience shall be taken into consideration, along with the Arizona test score achieved and field, court or mat observation, in determining what classification shall be given.
18.1.6.6 An official's test score will be used to determine classification for the following year. All
promotions and demotions shall take place after the close of the sports season. 18.1.6.7 Upon recommendation from a sufficient number of schools, and with the approval of the
Commissioner of Officials, an official demonstrating quality officiating performance may be advanced to a higher classification, providing the minimum test score required is achieved and other criteria are met. An official's advancement in classification is predicated on his/her total overall performance.
18.1.7 Demotion / Suspension / Dismissal - The Commissioner of Officials may demote, suspend or dismiss
an official based on, but not limited to, the following: 18.1.7.1 Returning two assignments without sufficient cause. 18.1.7.2 Failure to appear for assigned contests. 18.1.7.3 Late arrival at contest sites. 18.1.7.4 Use of tobacco (smoking or chewing) on school grounds. 18.1.7.5 Use of profane language. 18.1.7.6 Use of drugs or alcoholic beverages prior to a contest.
18.1.7.7 Failure to perform in accordance with the recognized standards found in the National
Federation officiating manuals, including knowledge and interpretation of the rules, mechanics, personal appearance and physical conditioning.
18.1.7.8 Suspicion of being connected with any gambling interests. 18.1.7.9 Failure to cooperate with the AIA or its policies. An official shall not pursue a course of action
which, in the opinion of the AIA Executive Board, is detrimental to the welfare, reputation or interest of the AIA or its members.
18.1.7.10 Failure to conduct oneself in a professional manner on or off the field, court or mat. 18.1.7.11 Failure to attain a minimum score on the written examination. 18.1.7.12 Where the Commissioner of Officials determines it is in the best interest of the AIA 18.1.8 Reinstatement - Upon recommendation by the Commissioner of Officials, an official may be given the
opportunity to be reinstated as a registered official.
18.1.9 Grievance Procedure – Officials may file a grievance through the State Commissioner as per procedures outlined in the Officials Handbook.
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18.1.10 Official's Responsibility 18.1.10.1 An official shall be expected to perform in accordance with recognized standards and the
manual developed for officiating. Included therein is knowledge and interpretation of the rules, mechanics, personal appearance and physical conditioning. An official's hair shall be neat, clean, and not impair his/her vision. Neatly trimmed mustaches and beards are permissible.
18.1.10.2 An official shall conduct himself/herself in a professional manner at all times both on and off
the field, court or mat. 18.2 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS – It is the policy of the AIA that officials are Independent Contractors. This policy is
consistent with the independent judgment, knowledge and skill required of all officials in the performance of their contest duties.
18.3 FEES / SCHOOLS - OFFICIAL'S RESPONSIBILITY 18.3.1 During the regular season officials shall be paid at the contest site prior to commencement of the
contest. 18.3.2 When changes occur in officials assigned to a contest and a school is unable to pay an official upon
reporting for an assignment, the school administrator shall record the official's name and address and issue payment within a few days.
18.3.3 Officials are entitled to receive only one fee per contest. Officials and schools are not permitted to
negotiate with one another for fees.
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18.3.4 Regular season contest and tournament fees shall be paid as set forth in this Article.
FEE SCHEDULE FOR OFFICIALS
REGULAR SEASON 2010-2011
VARSITY JV & FROSH Baseball (1) $ 48 $ 35 Basketball (2 person) 50 35 Basketball (3 person) 40 -- Football 55 35 Soccer (2) 45 35 Softball 40 35 Swimming (Starter 4A&5A) 40 -- Swimming (Referee 4A&5A) 40 -- Track (Starter) 40 35 Track (Referee) 40 35 Track (Clerk) 40 35 Volleyball (3) 40 3/5 rally scoring – $32 - 2/3 rally scoring Volleyball (3) 30 Wrestling (4) 48 35 Volleyball/Softball/Baseball/Basketball/Soccer Solo Assignment: 1 ½ TIMES THE REGULAR FEE WHEN OFFICIATING THE CONTEST SOLO OFFICIALS SHALL RECEIVE ONE FEE PER CONTEST
OFFICIALS SHALL RECEIVE ONE FEE FOR COMPLETING A SUSPENDED CONTEST
(1) Baseball/Softball - For a baseball/softball doubleheader, the second game fee shall be the same
as the first game fee. If the first and/or second game of a scheduled doubleheader is not played for some reason, officials will be paid for one game only.
(2) Soccer - The National Federation Soccer Rules Book states: If there are two officials assigned,
there will be two referees with concurrent authority; if three officials are assigned, there will be one referee and two linesmen.
(3) Volleyball - Two AIA officials assigned to the tournament, but not calling the game, shall be line
judges and shall be paid $15.00 per match for regionals, and JV/FR fee for post-season tournament.
(4) Wrestling - For junior varsity and freshman multi -meets, officials will be paid $35.00 for the first
dual meet and $2.50 for each additional match in the multiple. The varsity officials will be paid $48.00 for the first dual meet and $3.43 for each additional match in the multiple.
18.3.5 Tournament Fees - The following fee formula shall be used:
18.3.5.1 Region / Post-Season Tournament Contests Except Finals $1.25 x regular season fee (Example: Basketball--$50.00 x $1.25 = $62.50)
18.3.5.2 Final Contests for State Championships $1.50 x regular season fee (Example: Basketball--$505.00 x $1.50 = $75.00)
18.3.5.3 Invitational Tournaments - Requests for officials for invitational tournaments will be made through Area Commissioners.
18.3.5.3.1 Area Commissioner may negotiate fees.
18.3.5.3.2 Area Commissioner will honor requests from schools regarding assignment of officials.
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18.3.6 Wrestling Tournaments 18.3.6.1 The following are the wrestling tournament fees: Invitationals $ 3.43 per match Regionals $ 4.28 per match State Championship $ 5.14 per match 18.3.6.2 An official shall be paid only for a match worked. Forfeitures shall be considered a match
worked. A bye in an invitational, regional or championship meet is not a match worked. 18.3.6.3 Fees for officials working a tournament shall be computed by dividing the total number of
matches worked by the number of officials assigned. 18.3.7 Per Diem - $25.00 per day shall be paid when deemed applicable by the Commissioner of Officials. 18.4 TRAVEL ASSIGNMENTS 18.4.1 Area Commissioners, whenever possible, shall assign officials so they travel common routes by shared
transportation to contest sites. 18.4.2 Area Commissioners shall assign officials placing the proximity of schools and availability of officials as
first consideration. Rotation of officials to schools is secondary. 18.4.3 Any school requesting officials other than those available in their area shall be assessed for the
requested officials' mileage on a contest-to-contest basis. 18.4.3.1 Such requests for officials shall be submitted in writing to the AIA office a minimum of three
weeks prior to the contest; requests to be signed by the appropriate high school administrator.
18.5 MILEAGE FEES 18.5.1 Mileage reimbursement rate shall be the same as that paid by the State of Arizona for the driver of the car
and four cents per mile for each rider. Yearly rates shall be established by February 1 of each year and go into effect July 1 of said year.
18.5.1.1 EXCEPTION: Mileage reimbursement rate for officials who live in the Phoenix, Tucson, and
Yuma metro areas and who are assigned a contest in their respective metro area shall be paid a flat fee of $7.00 per assignment. (See Form 18.5)
18.5.2 Duplicate claims for driver's mileage will not be permitted, unless specifically sanctioned by the
Commissioner of Officials. 18.5.3 Varsity mileage to officials shall be paid by the AIA at the end of the season. (See Article 9, Section 9.2) 18.5.4 Junior varsity and freshman mileage shall be paid by the host school. Mileage fee shall be the same as
for varsity contests. DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that when three officials (two varsity and one
junior varsity/freshman) are assigned to work both varsity and junior varsity/freshman contests (i.e., basketball and volleyball), rider mileage shall be paid only to the junior varsity/freshman official. The varsity officials are compensated for their mileage at the conclusion of the sports season. (Ex. Bd. 7/78)
18.5.5 Mileage for regional tournaments will be paid by the Region at the same rate and under the same
conditions as for varsity contests. 18.5.6 Mileage for invitationals shall be paid by the host school.
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18.6 OFFICIALS COMMITTEE - At the discretion of the Commissioner of Officials, there may be an Officials Advisory
Committee or an officials' organization for each sport.
18.6.1 No officials' association/committee shall censure a school or a coach. All censures shall come from the AIA office.
18.7 OFFICIALS / SCHOOLS - CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITY 18.7.1 An official or replacement who does not honor a contract assignment or follow the turn back procedure
shall be fined an amount equal to the contest fee. Such fine shall be paid within 14 days from the date of breach of contract.
18.7.2 Schools shall be responsible for notifying an assigned official(s) if a contest is cancelled. Notice shall
be given to officials immediately if a contest is to be cancelled as a result of inclement weather. 18.7.2.1 If an official is not notified in ample time, the school shall be obligated to pay the scheduled
fee and mileage. 18.7.2.2 Any extenuating cases may be submitted to the Commissioner of Officials for his/her
decision. 18.7.3 Schools shall have the moral responsibility to protect officials and their property. Schools shall be
obligated to provide dressing facilities with privacy and provide safety of the official's property. School personnel shall not invade the privacy of an official's dressing room.
18.8 OFFICIAL'S UNIFORM 18.8.1 Officials assigned by the Commissioner of Officials for each sport shall wear the uniform as indicated in
the approved rule publication with modifications as prescribed by the AIA Executive Board for all varsity, junior varsity and freshman contests.
18.8.2 All members of an officiating team shall wear the same uniform. 18.9 AREA COMMISSIONER - RESPONSIBILITIES 18.9.1 Area Commissioners shall report all misconduct of officials, school personnel, students and spectators
to the Commissioner of Officials. 18.9.2 Whenever possible, controversies involving school personnel, students or spectators and misconduct of
officials shall be handled by the Area Commissioner, with a complete report to the Commissioner of Officials.
18.9.3 Area decisions or rulings may be appealed to the Commissioner of Officials. Controversies, which
cannot be resolved at the area level, shall be referred to the Commissioner of Officials. 18.9.4 Misconduct of officials will also be handled by Area Commissioners whenever possible, with advice and
consent of the local committee for that particular sport. 18.9.5 Any decisions reached (including any disciplinary action to be taken) must have the approval and
consent of the Commissioner of Officials before any action is taken by the Area Commissioner.
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18.10 ASSIGNMENT OF OFFICIALS 18.10.1 Number Of Football Officials 18.10.1.1 Four officials may be assigned to all regular season freshman and junior varsity football
contests. 18.10.1.2 At least four officials shall be assigned to all regular season varsity football contests. Five
officials may be assigned by Region request. 18.10.1.3 At least four officials shall be assigned to all post-season football contests. 18.10.2 Tournament Assignment Procedures - The AIA Executive Board approved the following procedures
concerning assignment of officials to work tournaments leading to and including Post-Season Championship playoffs:
18.10.2.1 The number of officials needed to work a given tournament, total number of officials
registered statewide by sport, and total number of officials registered in each area(s) by sport shall be determined.
18.10.2.2 The total number of officials registered statewide shall be divided into total number of
officials registered in each separate area(s) in order to establish a percentage (%) figure for each area(s).
18.10.2.3 The percentage (%) figure times (x) number of officials needed to work a given tournament
shall establish the number of officials needed from each area(s). 18.10.3 Selection of Tournament Officials 18.10.3.1 AIA Responsibility and Authority - Final responsibility for all qualifying tournaments leading to
a Post-Season Championship above the Conference level shall be vested in the AIA Executive Board. Mechanics and procedures for such tournaments will be determined by the AIA.
18.10.3.2 Selection Procedure for Post-Season Tournaments - Additions and qualifying criteria to be
considered and implemented by the Commissioner of Officials when making final tabulations and selections for sports officials to officiate in the post-season tournament shall be as follows:
18.10.3.2.1 Selection Procedure The Commissioner of Officials takes into consideration recommendations
from coaches, Area Commissioners, officials' organizations and AIA observers when making the selection of officials to work tournaments leading to and including Post-Season Championship play-offs. Each Area Commissioner will submit the names of those officials who qualified from their particular area. The qualifying procedure will not be changed.
A "pool" system currently used by many college and professional conferences
when assigning officials to their tournament contests will be implemented. Names of tournament officials will be put into the pool. The Commissioner of Officials, considering all available information involving the post-season tournament structure, will make the contest assignments. The Commissioner of Officials will match the contest with the officials in the pool.
18.10.3.2.2 Classification - Only Level 1 - Certified AIA registered sports officials will be
considered for post-season tournament contests. Officials from bordering states who work in Arizona during the regular season will not be considered for post-season tournament assignments.
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18.10.3.2.3 Number of Regular Season Contests to Qualify - The following minimum game guidelines will be used as part of an official's qualifications to officiate at the post-season tournament level.
Regular Season Minimum Number Varsity Contests Of Contests Baseball 20 14 Basketball 20 14 Football 10 7 Soccer 11 7 Softball 20 14 Volleyball 20 14 Wrestling 12 8 18.10.4 Invitational Tournaments - Schools, athletic directors and/or coaches may request specific officials to
work their invitational tournaments. Those officials requested will be assigned where and when possible.
18.11 OFFICIAL'S CODE OF ETHICS 18.11.1 Schools have entrusted officials to assist them in the educational development of their youth through
athletics. The proper operation of such a process requires that officials be independent, impartial and responsible to the people they serve.
18.11.2 In recognition of these expectations, it shall be the responsibility of an official to follow the directions
provided in the following Official's Code of Ethics. Violation of the Official's Code of Ethics will be a violation of AIA Bylaws and may result in a sanction to the offending party.
18.11.3 Official's Code of Ethics 18.11.3.1 An Official Should:
18.11.3.1.1 Place the welfare of the individual athlete above all other considerations. 18.11.3.1.2 Maintain confidence and control from start of an assignment to finish. 18.11.3.1.3 Devote time, thought and study to the rules of the contest and the
mechanics necessary to carry out these rules so that one may render effective and creditable service in a fair and unbiased manner.
18.11.3.1.4 Work with fellow officials and the Arizona Interscholastic Association in a
spirit of harmony and cooperation in spite of differences of opinion that may arise during debate of points or rules at issue.
18.11.3.1.5 Resist every temptation and outside pressure to use one's position as an
official to benefit oneself.
18.11.3.1.6 Under all circumstances avoid promoting the special interest of any person or group of persons other than the athletes we serve.
18.11.3.1.7 Constantly uphold the honor and dignity of the avocation in all personal
conduct and relations with the student athletes, coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, colleagues and the public, and to be a worthy example to the athletes under one's jurisdiction.
18.11.3.1.8 Be prepared both physically and mentally, dress according to expectations,
and maintain a proper appearance that is befitting the importance of the contest.
18.11.3.1.9 Remember and recognize that it is important to honor contracts regardless of possible inconvenience or financial loss.
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18.11.3.1.10 Not make statements to the news media critical of any school administrator,
school, team, coach, player, other contest official or the AIA.
18.11.3.1.11 Not smoke or use any form of tobacco on or in the vicinity of the playing area, nor drink any alcoholic beverages or use any drugs on the day of the contest.
18.11.3.1.12 Carry a responsibility to act in a manner becoming to a professional person.
The conduct of any official influences the attitudes of the public toward the profession in general as well as toward the official in particular.
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“One man practicing good sportsmanship
is far better than fifty others preaching it.”
- Coach Knute Rockne
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ARTICLE 19
BADMINTON
19.1 RULES 19.1.1 Official rules for badminton shall be those published in the current edition of the United States
Badminton Association "Official Rules of Play." 19.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 19.2 SEASON OF SPORT 19.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 19.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned competition. 19.2.3 Fall Season Practice no sooner than the 6th week Competition no sooner than the 9th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week 19.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 19.3 SCHEDULES 19.3.1 Each Region will develop its own schedules as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 19.3.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for the
post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 19.3.3 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one match. The additional match shall be
approved by the AIA Executive Board. 19.4 NUMBER OF MATCHES IN SEASON 19.4.1 No school shall schedule more than 16 varsity matches, including two invitationals, each of which
counts as one match. 19.4.2 No school shall schedule more than 14 junior varsity matches. 19.4.3 No player shall participate in more than 16 badminton matches per season, excluding qualifying and
post-season tournaments. 19.4.4 A member school shall be permitted to schedule one (1) interschool varsity scrimmage. 19.5 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 19.5.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be considered
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19.6 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 19.6.1 An interschool match shall consist of six players who shall play six singles matches followed by three
doubles matches. A lesser number of matches may be agreed upon prior to the date of play. Should a team fail to appear with six players for the matches, a default will be granted for each match not played.
19.6.2 When a regular team member is unable to participate in her established position, that position shall be
filled by advancing team members. 19.6.3 The host school shall furnish shuttlecocks for the matches. The shuttlecock shall meet the shuttlecock
specifications as defined in the United States Badminton Association "Official Rules of Play." 19.6.4 Tennis shoes shall be worn by all badminton players. 19.7 COACHES / COACHING 19.7.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
19.7.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league playoff match or tournament. 19.7.3 Coaches / Players - Contest participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
19.8 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 19.8.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment, nets,
standards, rackets, shuttlecocks and gyms. 19.8.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 19.9 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 19.9.1 Region Tournaments 19.9.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 19.9.1.2 Each school may enter two singles and two doubles teams to qualify for the post-season
tournament.
19.9.1.2.1 A player may participate either as a singles player or as a doubles player.
19.9.1.3 The number of qualifiers to the post-season tournament is to be recommended by the Conference Executive Committees.
19.9.1.4 1A/2A/3A Conference schools may be placed into 4A or 5A Conference Regions for scheduling and qualifying procedures.
19.9.2 Post-Season Tournament NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules.
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19.9.2.1 Dates and Sites 19.9.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 19.9.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 19.9.2.2 There shall be individual and team championships.
19.9.2.2.1 The Team Badminton Post-Season Championship shall be determined by a state team play-off format.
19.9.2.3 The AIA Executive Board shall appoint a Tournament Games Committee to conduct the post-
season tournament. 19.9.2.4 The post-season tournament shall use the following procedures with regards to the losers
brackets. 19.9.2.4.1 Losers in the second round winners side will cross brackets top to bottom
and bottom to top within their own half of the tournament bracket to the loser side.
19.9.2.4.2 Losers in the third round (quarter-finals) will cross brackets from top half to
bottom half and bottom half to top half of the total tournament bracket to the loser side.
19.9.2.4.3 Losers of the fourth round (semifinals) will play the last contestant left on the
losers' side. The winner of this match will play the contestant on the winners' side.
19.9.2.4.4 Should the contestant on the winners' side lose, then the same two
contestants must play again to determine the first place winner. 19.9.2.5 If two of the entries to the post-season tournament are from the same school and end up in
the same top or bottom brackets, they are to be placed according to the present draw and are not to be separated into top and bottom brackets.
19.9.2.6 Conferences will determine the number of qualifiers, which will advance to the post-season
tournament. 19.9.2.7 There will be umpires for the semifinals and final matches of the post-season tournament.
19.9.2.8 Should a regional qualified doubles player not be able to participate, the coach may substitute another player who has not currently qualified in the regional. If this cannot be accomplished, a bye will be inserted.
19.9.2.9 Substitution of a player or players will not be allowed after the player's first match has begun.
Unless delayed by another match, players will be defaulted if they are not ready for play 15 minutes after their match is called.
19.9.2.10 The coach must accompany the team representing the school. 19.9.2.11 Coaching is permitted during the 90 second break between the first and second games and
the rest period between the second and third games.
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19.9.2.12 Team champions shall be determined by a 5, 3, 2, 1 scoring system plus advancement
points.
19.9.2.12.1 One team advancement point shall be scored for each match; one in the championship bracket until the competitor reaches the placement rounds (first through fourth place), at which time advancement points stop and placement points begin.
19.9.2.12.2 If a competitor receives a bye in the first round, one advancement point will
be awarded for that round if the next match is won. 19.9.2.12.3 No points are awarded before a bye if the competitor loses her next match.
Only one-half (1/2) team advancement point will be scored for each match won in the consolation elimination until the competitor gets into the placement rounds (first through fourth place) at which time advancement points stop and placement begins.
19.9.2.12.4 A forfeiture will be scored as a match won.
19.9.2.13 The 4A/5A Conference Team Badminton Post-Season Championship shall be determined
by a state team play-off format.
19.9.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1)
19.9.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-Sesason Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or State Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77) DETERMINATION: No badminton player will be permitted to warm up at the site of the qualifying
tournament prior to going on the court for a scheduled match the day of the tournament. 19.9.5 Protests 19.9.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying tournament or post-season
tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
19.9.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
United States Badminton Association "Official Rules of Play.” DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board reviewed the action taken at its 1/22/79
meeting concerning two individuals participating as a doubles in tennis and badminton and added the following to clarify the interpretation:
A student who is a member of the high school tennis or badminton team shall not compete
for or with any other group, club, organization or association during the interscholastic season of competition.
Two singles tennis players participating in doubles does not constitute a team. (Ex. Bd. 2/26/79)
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ARTICLE 20
BASEBALL 20.1 RULES 20.1.1 Official rules for baseball shall be those published in the current edition of the National Federation
Baseball Rules Book. 20.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of a contest. 20.1.3 Suspended Game - A suspended game shall be continued from the point of suspension providing the
game has a direct bearing in qualifying for regional or post-season play-offs. 20.1.3.1 A game ending with the score tied will be treated as a suspended game providing it is a
legal game (4-1/2 or 5 innings). 20.1.3.2 The host school is responsible for reporting suspended games to the Region Secretary
within three days after the game. 20.1.3.3 Suspended games shall be replayed at least three weeks before the post-season Baseball
Tournament if possible. 20.1.3.4 The Executive Committee of each Region is responsible for scheduling suspended games. 20.1.4 Speed-Up Rules 20.1.4.1 Runners - The National Federation speed-up rules, outlined in the current rules book, will be
adopted. 20.1.4.2 10-Run Rule - A baseball game shall end any time after five innings, or after four and one-
half (4-1/2) innings when a team is 10 or more runs behind and has completed its turn at bat.
20.1.5 No pitcher shall pitch more than 12 complete innings or 36 outs in a consecutive 36-hour period without
two consecutive calendar days of rest.
20.1.6 By Conference determination, all sub-varsity Baseball games shall have a time limit of no new inning being allowed to start after the conclusion of one hour and 45 minutes. A game shall be considered regulation, no matter how many innings have been played, after one hour and 45 minutes have been played and the inning in progress when the time expires is completed or immediately when time expires if the team last at bat is batting and is ahead in score. If the game is tied when time expires and the inning in progress is completed, it will remain a tie score. If the game is tied at the end of seven (7) innings and time has not expired, the game will continue into extra innings until a winner is decided or time expires - whichever comes first. If the game is still tied when time expires in extra innings, and the inning in progress is completed, it will remain a tie score. Time shall begin at the end of the pre-game conference at home plate between coaches, captains, and umpires.
20.2 SEASON OF SPORT 20.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 20.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned competition. 20.2.3 Spring Season Practice no sooner than the 32nd week Competition no sooner than the 35th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week 4A/5A Practice no sooner than the 32nd week Competition no sooner than Wednesday of the 34th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week 20.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates.
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20.3 PRESEASON INTERSCHOOL VARSITY SCRIMMAGE 20.3.1 A controlled preseason interschool varsity scrimmage may be held. 20.3.1.1 The varsity scrimmage shall be scheduled during the week preceding the regular season of
competition. 20.3.1.2 The varsity scrimmage shall not count as an interschool practice game nor as one of the
allowable number of games. 20.3.1.3 A varsity scrimmage shall be played in accordance with the following criteria: 20.3.1.3.1 Game uniforms shall not be worn. 20.3.1.3.2 Game shall consist of seven innings. 20.3.1.3.3 There shall be two AIA officials on the field. 20.3.1.3.4 Each pitcher shall throw no more than six outs or 45 pitches. 20.3.1.3.5 Offense and defense shall switch when five runs are scored in one inning. 20.3.1.3.6 Scoreboards shall not be used. 20.3.1.3.7 Scorebooks may be used for purposes of evaluation only. 20.3.1.3.8 Game is open to the public, but there is no charge for admission. 20.3.2 Schools may hold multi-school scrimmages while adhering to bylaw 20.3. 20.4 SCHEDULES 20.4.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws.
20.4.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for the post-season tournament. (See Article 12)
20.4.3 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one game. The additional game shall be
approved by the AIA Executive Board. 20.5 NUMBER OF GAMES IN SEASON 20.5.1 No school shall schedule more than 20 varsity games, including two invitationals, which shall count as
one game each. 20.5.2 No school shall schedule more than 19 junior varsity or freshman games per team. 20.5.3 No player shall participate in more than 20 baseball games per season, excluding qualifying and post-
season tournaments. 20.5.3.1 EXCEPTION: 1A Conference players may participate in an unlimited number of baseball
games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments. 20.5.3.2 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in an unlimited number of games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
20.5.3.3 EXCEPTION: 3A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in 50% more matches or games than the regularly scheduled matches or games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
Example: If a school scheduled 20 games or matches, each player could participate in 50% more games or matches for a total of 30.
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20.6 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 20.6.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be considered
participation in the interscholastic contest. 20.7 COACHES / COACHING 20.7.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
20.7.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league play-off game or tournament. 20.7.3 Coaches / Players - Game participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
20.8 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 20.8.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment and playing
field, which includes the bases, home plate and pitcher's rubber. 20.8.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 20.9 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 20.9.1 AIA rated umpires shall be used in all varsity games.
20.9.2 A student may represent his high school in baseball while playing outside softball during the same
season, since regulation baseball and softball are different sports. 20.10 RECRUITING BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL - Any AIA member school whose employee or official encourages or
collaborates in conducting negotiations for a professional baseball contract for a player not yet graduated from high school may be subject to suspension from the AIA and/or suffer such penalty as the AIA Executive Board may impose. (See Article 16, Section 16.1)
20.11 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 20.11.1 Region Tournaments 20.11.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 20.11.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 20.11.2.1 Dates and Sites 20.11.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 20.11.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments.
20.11.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as determined by the Executive Board.
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20.11.2.3 Single or double elimination tournaments may be used to determine each championship as determined by the Executive Board..
20.11.2.4 Post-season tournament bracketing shall be determined by each Conference. 20.11.2.5 No more than 22 players shall suit up, participate, or be listed on the roster of a school team
for a regional or post-season tournament. 20.11.2.6 Regional and post-season tournaments shall be considered as separate tournaments. 20.11.2.6.1 There shall be no substitutions in the original roster during any single
tournament. 20.11.2.7 No pitcher shall pitch more than 12 complete innings or 36 outs in a consecutive 36-hour
period without two consecutive calendar days of rest.
20.11.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1)
20.11.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or post-season Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or post-season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77) 20.11.5 Protests 20.11.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying tournament or post-season
tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
20.11.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Baseball Rules Book.
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ARTICLE 21
BASKETBALL
21.1 RULES 21.1.1 Official rules for basketball shall be those published in the current edition of the National Federation
Basketball Rules Book. 21.1.2 For girls' contests, all Conferences shall use the women's size basketball. 21.1.3 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 21.1.4 Basketball coaches may use the 14’ coaching box as prescribed in the National Federation Basketball
Rule Book.
21.1.5 Mercy Rule – When at the conclusion of the third quarter, or any point thereafter, when a point differential of 30 or more points is reached, a running clock shall be instituted for the remainder of the game, regardless of the score with the following exceptions; during: • Time outs
• Any injury (clock stopped by official)
• Technical fouls
The running clock shall continue until one (1) minute remaining in the game. At that time, the game will conclude using regulation clock rules. This applies to all levels of play.
21.2 SEASON OF SPORT 21.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 21.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned competition. 21.2.3 Winter Season Practice no sooner than the 18th week Competition no sooner than the 21st week Championship to be concluded by the 34th week 4A/5A Conference Practice no sooner than the 18th week Competition no sooner than the 21st week Championship to be concluded by the 35th week 21.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates.
21.3 PRESEASON INTERSCHOOL VARSITY SCRIMMAGE 21.3.1 A preseason interschool varsity scrimmage may be played with the following guidelines: 21.3.1.1 No advertisement.
21.3.1.2 No official score kept.
21.3.1.3 Game uniforms shall not be worn.
21.3.1.4 AIA officials may be used.
21.3.1.5 Scrimmage shall be open to the public with no admission charge.
21.3.1.6 Unlimited substitution.
21.3.1.7 Coaching permitted during play.
21.3.1.8 Time-outs are unlimited.
21.3.1.9 Any other adjustments mutually agreed upon by coaches and officials before the scrimmage begins.
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21.3.1.10 Scrimmage shall be limited to six eight-minute quarters between two schools.
21.3.1.11 Scrimmage shall be held during the third week of practice.
21.3.2 Schools may hold multi-school scrimmages while adhering to bylaw 21.3.
21.4 SCHEDULES 21.4.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 21.4.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for the
post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 21.4.3 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one game. The additional game shall be
approved by the AIA Executive Board.
21.5 NUMBER OF GAMES IN SEASON 21.5.1 No school shall schedule more than 20 varsity games, including two invitationals, which shall count as
one game each. 21.5.2 No 1A/2A/3A Conference school shall schedule more than 19 junior varsity or freshman games per
team. 21.5.3 No 4A Conference school shall schedule more than 18 junior varsity or freshman games per team. 21.5.4 No 5A Conference school shall schedule more than 19 junior varsity or 18 freshman games per team. 21.5.5 No player shall participate in more than 20 games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season
tournaments. 21.5.5.1 EXCEPTION: 1A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in an unlimited number of games during the season of sport. 21.5.5.2 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in an unlimited number of games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
21.5.5.3 EXCEPTION: 3A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in 50% more matches or games than the regularly scheduled matches or games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
Example: If a school scheduled 20 games or matches, each player could participate in 50% more games or matches for a total of 30.
21.6 CONTEST PARTICIPATION
21.6.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be considered
participation in the interscholastic contest.
21.7 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION - White jerseys will be worn for home games; dark color jerseys for away games.
21.8 COACHES / COACHING 21.8.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
21.8.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league play-off game or tournament. 21.8.3 Coaches / Players - Game participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
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21.9 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 21.9.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment and
basketballs, as well as the school gymnasium. 21.9.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 21.9.3 Schools may, at the discretion of the school district governing board, use the gymnasium during the
summer vacation period.
21.10 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 21.10.1 Region Tournaments 21.10.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 21.10.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 21.10.2.1 Dates and Sites
21.10.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season tournaments.
21.10.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments.
21.10.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as determined by the Executive Board.
21.10.2.3 Single elimination tournaments shall be used to determine each championship. 21.10.2.4 Each Conference is responsible for determining pairings. 21.10.2.5 No more than 15 players shall suit up, participate, or be listed on the roster of a school team
for regional or post-season tournaments.
21.10.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1)
21.10.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or State Championship Tournament,
except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or post-season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77) 21.10.5 Protests 21.10.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying tournament or post-season
tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
21.10.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Basketball Rules Book.
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Be a Student-Athlete of Character!
Pursue victory with honor!
Respect teammates, coaches, officials & opponents.
Integrity in winning.
Demonstrate pride in your effort. Accept defeat with dignity.
Excellence on and off the field of play.
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ARTICLE 22
CROSS COUNTRY
22.1 RULES 22.1.1 Official rules for all cross-country competition shall be those published in the current edition of the
National Federation Track And Field and Cross Country Rules. 22.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 22.2 SEASON OF SPORT 22.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 22.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned competition. 22.2.3 Fall Season Practice no sooner than the 6th week Competition no sooner than the 9th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week 22.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 22.3 SCHEDULES 22.3.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 22.3.2 When a Conference approves the master schedule, individual schools must participate in the master
schedule to be eligible for the post-season tournament. 22.3.3 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for the
post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 22.3.4 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one meet. The additional meet shall be
approved by the AIA Executive Board. 22.3.5 Junior varsity and freshman teams may schedule multiple meets. 22.4 NUMBER OF MEETS IN SEASON 22.4.1 No team shall schedule more than 12 varsity meets per season. 22.4.2 No school shall schedule more than ten junior varsity or freshman meets per season per team. 22.4.3 No runner shall compete in more than 12 meets per season. 22.4.3.1 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
runner to participate in 15 meets per season. 22.4.4 No team may compete in two different meets on the same day.
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22.5 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 22.5.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be considered
participation in the interscholastic contest. 22.6 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 22.6.1 Runners may compete in Region qualifying meets as members of a team, or as individuals. A team
shall consist of at least five and not more than seven runners. 22.6.2 There may be unlimited entries during the regular season of cross country meets for freshman and
junior varsity teams only. 22.6.3 Freshman and junior varsity teams are permitted to have multi -school competitions. 22.6.4 All runners must be in school uniform. Violating teams shall be disqualified. 22.7 COACHES / COACHING 22.7.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
22.7.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league play-off meet or tournament. 22.7.3 Coaches / Players - Contest participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
22.8 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 22.8.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment and the track. 22.8.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 22.9 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 22.9.1 Region Tournaments
22.9.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each Conference.
22.9.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 22.9.2.1 Dates and Sites 22.9.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 22.9.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-
season tournaments. 22.9.2.1.3 No regional meet or tournament shall be held at the same site on the
same day as a post-season championship tournament.
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22.9.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as determined by the
Executive Board. 22.9.2.3 Only the first five of each team shall enter into the scoring of the team. The sixth and
seventh place finishers of a team do not score points toward their team's total. 22.9.2.3.1 If the sixth and seventh place finishers' time is better than any of the first
five of any opposing team, it will result in an increased score for the opposing team.
22.9.2.3.2 If fewer than five competitors of a team finish, the places of all members of
that team shall be disregarded in team scoring. 22.9.2.4 The top team and top runner shall be declared the Conference Post-Season Cross
Country Champion Team and the Post-Season Cross Country Champion Runner, respectively.
22.9.3 Tournament Games Committee - The Conferences shall give the Tournament Director the authority to
appoint a Tournament Games Committee made up of a representative from each of the Conferences involved at the State Cross Country Meet. The Tournament Games Committee shall assist the Tournament Director at the state tournament.
22.9.4 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1) 22.9.5 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-Season Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or Post-Season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77) 22.9.6 Protests 22.9.6.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying tournament or post-season
tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
22.9.6.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Track And Field and Cross Country Rules.
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“Regardless of personal accomplishments,
the only true satisfaction a player receives
is the satisfaction that only comes from
being part of a successful team.”
- Vince Lombardi
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ARTICLE 23
FOOTBALL
23.1 RULES 23.1.1 Official rules for all football competition shall be those published in the current edition of the National
Federation Football Rules Book. 23.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest.
23.1.3 The National Federation overtime procedure will be used to resolve ties in all varsity level games in all conferences.
23.1.4 A 2-yard buffer boundary will be established around the football field as per field diagram in NFHS rule
book.
23.1.5 FOOTBALL SPEED-UP RULE – Special timing rules will apply anytime a team is ahead of an opponent by 42 or more points. The referee will start the clock on the ready for play signal if the clock was stopped because:
• The ball goes out of bounds • There was a change of possession • A legal or illegal pass is incomplete • A delay of game penalty • Following a legal kick play
Regular timing rules shall apply in the last two minutes of the game or when the score returns to less
than 42 points. 23.2 SEASON OF SPORT 23.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 23.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned
competition. 23.2.3 Fall Season Permissive Football Practice no sooner than the 6th week Mandatory Practice no sooner than Monday 7th-9th of the 7th week weeks Competition no sooner than Wednesday of the 9th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week
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3A Conference Permissive Football Practice no sooner than the 5th week Mandatory Practice no sooner than Monday 6th-8th of the 6th week weeks Competition no sooner than Wednesday of the 8th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week 23.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 23.2.3.2 The AIA Executive Board may approve a game to be scheduled in the eighth week if
scheduling difficulties exist due to circumstances beyond the control of the Conference. Those schools beginning competition the eighth week may begin permissive practice the fifth week and mandatory practice on Monday of the sixth week.
23.2.4 No school may schedule a varsity football game prior to Thursday of the first week of competition. 23.2.5 All schools shall complete their regular Conference schedules prior to the post-season tournament. 23.3 PRE-COMPETITION PRACTICE 23.3.1 Permissive - Permissive practice on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday shall be conducted without
pads and limited to non-contact conditioning. Permissive practice on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will allow the addition of shoulder pads, blocking dummies and blocking sleds.
23.3.1.1 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday no coaching/instructional football equipment shall be
used for on-the-field practice. However, coaches may use whistles, stopwatches, clipboards, megaphones and air horns, and players may wear helmets, shoes and mouthpieces. The use of footballs, kicking tee, ropes, tires and pylons are permitted.
23.3.1.2 Thursday, Friday and Saturday the coaching/instructional football equipment of shoulder
pads, blocking dummies and blocking sleds are permitted. 23.3.2 Mandatory - There shall be a minimum of three weeks football practice prior to the first scheduled
game. Those three weeks shall be mandatory and may be used as the coach sees fit. 23.3.3 No school team shall have more than four weeks of practice of which only three weeks and three days
may be in pads. 23.3.4 Interschool Varsity Scrimmage - A controlled interschool varsity scrimmage may be held before the
regular season. 23.3.4.1 Numbered jerseys may be used. 23.3.4.2 A controlled interschool varsity scrimmage shall not count as an interschool practice
game nor as one of the allowable number of games. 23.3.4.3 A member school may be allowed to schedule one interschool varsity scrimmage the
second week of mandatory football practice providing: 23.3.4.3.1 Individual players have participated in at least ten practice sessions prior
to the interschool varsity scrimmage. 23.3.4.3.2 There are no: kickoffs punts scores kept times kept bands, spiritline, etc.
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23.3.4.3.3 There are 60 offensive plays for each team conducted in the following manner:
• On offense, one team starts and has ten plays starting from their own 40-yard line.
• They will get ten plays in a row. If they score, the ball comes back to
the 40-yard line until their ten plays are used up. An accepted foul will give the offensive team the right to replay a down. The down is over if the defensive team gains possession of the ball.
• There will be a time-out and then the other team will have ten offensive
plays. This continues until each team has had 60 offensive plays. Teams may elect to run fewer than 60 offensive plays if agreed upon by both head coaches.
• Coaches exchange information on their basic offenses and defenses
so that players will be able to align themselves at the start of each play.
• Coaches remain on the field with their teams as well as coaching their
positions. • There shall be four AIA officials on the field. • Scrimmage is open to the public, and charging admission would be a
host school’s option. 23.3.4.4 1A s Schools may hold multi -school scrimmages (jamboree) while adhering to bylaw
23.3.4.3.3. 23.4 SCHEDULES 23.4.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 23.4.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for
the post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 23.4.3 Junior varsity and freshman teams may schedule their first game of the season on Thursday preceding
the first permissible regular varsity football game. 23.4.4 In order to assist the 1A Conference 8-man football teams, the 2A Conference junior varsity teams may
schedule games with the 1A Conference schools. The offensive team will play eight-man or eleven-man football. The defensive team will adjust accordingly. 2A Conference schools electing to assist the 1A Conference may schedule one additional game.
23.4.5 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one game. The additional game shall
be approved by the AIA Executive Board. 23.5 NUMBER OF GAMES IN SEASON 23.5.1 No school shall schedule more than ten varsity games. 23.5.2 No school shall schedule more than nine junior varsity or freshman games per team except the 4A
Conference. The 4A Conference limit will be eight games per junior varsity or freshman games per team.
23.5.3 No player shall participate in more than ten football games per season, excluding qualifying and post-
season tournaments. 23.5.3.1 EXCEPTION: 1A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in an unlimited number of football games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
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23.5.3.2 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a player to participate in an unlimited number of football games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
23.5.3.3 EXCEPTION: 3A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in 50% more matches or games than the regularly scheduled matches or games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
Example: If a school scheduled 20 games or matches, each player could participate in 50% more games or matches for a total of 30.
23.6 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 23.6.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be
considered participation in the interscholastic contest. 23.7 INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITION 23.7.1 Uniform Colors - Dark color jerseys will be worn for home games. Light color jerseys will be worn for
away games. 23.7.2 Football Carnivals - There shall be no football carnival games prior to the first scheduled games. 23.8 COACHES / COACHING 23.8.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
23.8.2 Coaches / Players - Game participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
23.9 OUT-OF-SEASON FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES 23.9.1 Out-of-season football activities are permitted from the 47th week to the first day of permissive practice.
During this time a coach may give football instructions to any member of his football squad. 23.9.2 Instructions are limited to non-contact activities and weight training. The only school equipment which
may be used out-of-season is footballs, kicking tees and football shoes. 23.9.3 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 23.9.4 With school district governing board approval, weight training or other activities may be conducted in
school athletic facilities. 23.9.5 Attendance at summer activities shall be voluntary and no student athlete shall be prohibited from
participating on athletic teams for failing to attend the summer activities. 23.9.6 Self-compliance, under the responsibility of the school principal, must be practiced. 23.10 OUT-OF-SEASON FOOTBALL INSTRUCTION 23.10.1 A coach may instruct candidates for the high school's football squad for three consecutive weeks,
commencing on the 44th week of the AIA standardized calendar and concluding in the 46th week. The use of shields and dummies during this time is permissible.
23.10.1.1 EXCEPTION: 1A Conference schools shall not participate in spring practice.
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23.10.2 Student athletes attending out-of-season instructions shall have parental or legal guardian consent and a current physical examination on file. It is recommended that insurance coverage be provided as stated in Article 14, Section 14.15.
23.10.3 Instructions are limited to non-contact activities and no football equipment shall be used except
football, kicking tees and football shoes. 23.10.3 Group sessions are permissible for the showing of films, chalk talk, player/parent meetings and the
distribution of printed material. 23.10.4 Attendance at out-of-season football instructions shall be voluntary and no student athlete shall be
prohibited from participating on the football squad for failing to attend the out-of-season football instructions.
23.11 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 23.11.1 Region Tournaments 23.11.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 23.11.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 23.11.2.1 Dates and Sites 23.11.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 23.11.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-
season tournaments.
23.11.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as determined by the Executive Board. 23.11.2.3 Single elimination tournaments shall be used.
23.11.2.4 The National Federation ten-yard line overtime procedure will be used to resolve a tie game in football for regional and state championship qualifying games. (See National Federation Football Officials Manual for procedures to resolve a tie game.)
23.11.2.4.1 EXCEPTION: By request of a Conference and approval of the AIA
Executive Board, the play-off procedures may be modified or changed to meet a specific problem.
23.11.2.5 The National Federation 10-yard line overtime procedure will be used to resolve a tie
game in football for post-season championship games. (See National Federation Football Officials Manual for procedures to resolve a tie game.)
23.11.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1). 23.11.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-Season Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or Post-Season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77) (Section 23.11 cont'd. on next page)
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23.11.5 Protests 23.11.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying tournament or post-season
tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
23.11.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Football Rules Book.
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ARTICLE 24
GOLF 24.1 RULES 24.1.1 All golf competitions will be conducted using the current edition of "The Rules of Golf" as approved by
The United States Golf Association. 24.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the golf course prior to completion of the contest without being instructed to do so by the Games Committee.
24.1.3 The Games Committee for: 24.1.3.1 Matches - Shall be the coaches of the teams competing. Chairman: The coach from the host school. 24.1.3.2 Invitational Tournaments - Shall be determined by the host school. Chairman: The coach from the host school. 24.1.3.3 Post-Season Qualifying Tournaments (Region Tournaments) - Shall be determined by
each Conference. 24.1.3.4 Post-Season Tournaments - Shall be the Chairman (administrator in charge of the
tournament/Tournament Director) and the Region Golf Representatives. 24.1.4 The Games Committee in charge of the event may adopt some local rules, which are necessary to
allow the competition to be conducted fairly. The necessity for local rules is usually determined by the golf course management.
NOTE: See Article 15, Section 15.11 regarding amateur standing. 24.1.5 In the event of a question or a protest during the qualifying match or post-season tournament, the
decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final. 24.2 SEASON OF SPORT 24.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 24.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned
competition. 24.2.3 Fall Season Practice no sooner than the 6th week (4A/5A) Competition no sooner than the 9th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week Spring Season Practice no sooner than the 32nd week (1A/2A/3A) Competition no sooner than the 35th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week
24.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 24.3 SCHEDULES 24.3.1 Each Conference will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 24.3.2 When a Conference approves a master schedule, individual schools must participate in the master
schedule to be eligible for the post-season tournament. (Section 24.3 cont’d. on next page)
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24.3.3 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program, including a minimum of one dual match, to qualify for the post-season tournament. Each Conference may adopt criteria which require a more significant involvement if it chooses.
24.3.4 There shall be no freshman matches scheduled in any Conference. Each Conference should adopt a
rule addressing junior varsity schedules. 24.3.5 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one match. The additional match shall
be approved by the AIA Executive Board. 24.4 NUMBER OF MEETS IN SEASON 24.4.1 No school shall schedule more than 14 varsity matches. 24.4.1.1 1A/2A/3A/4A Conference schools shall have an unlimited number of invitationals; 5A
Conference schools shall not exceed five invitationals. One of these invitationals may be a two-day 36-hole tournament if Saturday is one of the days. An invitational shall count as one match.
24.4.1.2 No player may participate in more than 14 matches per season, excluding qualifying and
post-season tournaments. 24.4.1.2.1 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment,
may permit a player to participate in an unlimited number of matches per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
24.4.1.3 1A/2A/3A - No school shall schedule more than ten junior varsity matches per team.
24.5 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 24.5.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be
considered participation in the interscholastic contest. 24.6 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 24.6.1 Any school in good standing, regardless of Conference membership, may compete with any other
school in good standing. 24.6.2 Golf matches may be two-way, three-way or four-way matches. 24.6.3 A match is nine holes. However, a match of 18 holes may be played if held on a non-school day. 24.6.3.1 EXCEPTION: 1A/2A/3A Conference - A match of 18 holes (including invitational
tournament) may be played on a school day.
24.6.4 The Games Committee shall designate an official scorer for each group off the tee. 24.6.5 Each Conference shall specify in its bylaws the number of scores necessary to determine a winning
team and a procedure to be implemented when a team is unable to meet the requirements. 24.7 COACHES / COACHING 24.7.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
24.7.2 Coaches may coach their own team and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team or team member is participating in a summer league play-off game or tournament.
24.7.3 Coaches / Players - Match participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
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24.8 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 24.8.1 Clubs belonging to the school may only be used during the season. 24.8.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 24.9 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 24.9.1 Region Tournaments 24.9.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. A team must qualify as a team to be eligible for the Post-Season Team Championship.
24.9.1.1.1 EXCEPTION: 4A/5A Conference – Four or five individual qualifiers from the
same school, will be eligible to compete for the State Team Championship.
24.9.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 24.9.2.1 Dates and Sites 24.9.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 24.9.2.1.2 The Tournament Games Committee for each post-season championship
should: 24.9.2.1.2.1 Determine the site for the tournament. 24.9.2.1.2.2 Make the pairings and determine procedures for keeping score. 24.9.2.1.2.3 Assign duties for coaches during the tournament. 24.9.2.1.2.4 Determine the responsibility for on-course rules decisions. 24.9.2.1.2.5 Determine any adjustments (local rules) which are necessary
to conduct the tournament fairly and prepare an information sheet explaining these changes as well as each player's responsibilities during the tournament.
24.9.2.1.2.6 Rule on any disputes and violations arising from the
interpretations of the AIA Bylaws and various Conference rules.
24.9.2.1.2.7 Determine how score will be taken and reported. 24.9.2.1.2.8 Make the final decision on any misconduct penalties and
disqualifications. 24.9.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as determined by the
Executive Board. 24.9.2.3 Each school may enter one team consisting of a minimum of four or a maximum of five
players. When a school does not enter a team, it may enter a minimum of one or a maximum of five individuals to compete for low medalist.
(Section 24.9 cont’d on next page)
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24.9.2.4 In order for a competitor to represent a school in the post-season tournament, that school
must have a regularly organized program in that sport and the schedule shall include the number of competitions established by each Conference.
24.9.2.5 Post-Season tournament competition shall consist of 36 holes of stroke play over two
days. 24.9.2.6 No motorized carts or caddies are to be used by participants. Each player must carry
his/her own clubs or pull his/her own cart.
DETERMINATION: The Executive Board or the Executive Director, may in individual cases, upon written request by the member school, waive or modify 24.9.2.6 when it is determined that: 1. the student has a disability as defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act; and 2. waiver or modification would constitute a reasonable accommodation for the disability;
and 3. waiver or modification would not result in a competitive advantage to the student. If requested by the Executive Board or the Executive Director, the student shall submit to a medical examination by a physician selected and paid for by the Association, and/or shall provide to the Association medical records for review by said physician or other experts, as the Association deems appropriate. (Ex. Bd. 11/19/01)
24.9.2.7 There will be no coaching during a round of tournament play.
24.9.2.7.1 EXCEPTION: 1A-2A/3A Conference – Coaching will be permitted as per USGA Rules of Golf, Rule 8. Advice.
24.9.2.7.2 EXCEPTION: 4A/5A Conference – Coaching will be permitted as per USGA
Rules of Golf, Rule 8. Each 4A/5A team may have one designated coach per match / tournament. Coaches may not be on the greens or in the bunkers.
24.9.2.8 An AIA qualified coach must accompany the school team. 24.9.2.9 Tie - Teams 24.9.2.9.1 1A/2A/3A In the event of a tie in team scores, there shall be a sudden-
death playoff by the tied teams. The scoring for the playoff will be the same as the tournament (count four of five scores).
24.9.2.9.2 4A In the event of a tie in team scores at the completion of
regulation play (four out of five scores counted each day), the winner shall be determined by comparing the fifth score posted on the second day from each team involved in the tie. If a tie still remains, then the same procedure will be used by comparing the fifth score posted on the first day of competition. If a tie remains after both scores have been compared, the teams will be declared co-champions.
24.9.2.9.3 5A In the event of a tie in team scores at the completion of
regulation play (four out of five scores counted each day) and the Bylaws require a winner be determined, the winner will be the team with the lowest fifth score posted on the second day from each team involved in the tie. If a tie still remains, then the same procedure will be used comparing the fifth score posted on the first day of competition. If a tie remains after both days fifth scores have been compared, the Tournament Games Committee will initiate any tie-breaking procedure agreed upon prior to the beginning of the competition.
(Section 24.9 cont’d on next page)
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24.9.2.10 The four low individual scores from each team each day shall count toward the team total. The team with the lowest two-day team total shall be the Post-Season Champion. Low medalist will be the person with the lowest two-day total.
24.9.2.11 Players are to wear collared or mock neck golf shirts at all times on the golf course. It is
recommended that teams wear matching shirts (identifying uniforms). 24.9.2.12 Inappropriate behavior (club throwing, abusive or profane language, mistreatment of the
golf course, etc.) will be dealt with by the Tournament Games Committee. 24.9.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1) 24.9.4 Practice On-Site
24.9.4.1 Post-Season Qualifying Tournaments (the Regionals) - A practice (including walking of the course) or competition on the site of the region tournament, except for a regularly scheduled match, is not permitted beginning with the Monday of the week of the tournament, except by the school/schools which use the course as their regular practice and match site during the season.
24.9.4.2 Post-Season Tournaments - A practice (including walking of the course) or competition on
the site of the state tournament, except for a regularly scheduled match, is not permitted beginning with the Monday of the week of the tournament, except by the school/schools which use the course as their regular practice and match site during the season.
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What Does Sportsmanship Look Like?
• Integrity in all matters § Never cheats § Doesn’t lie or deceive § Doesn’t fake fouls or injuries § Calls plays against him/herself § Generates trust
• Treats opponents, officials and game with respect at all times § Is polite § Doesn’t fight with opponents § Doesn’t argue with officials § Doesn’t engage in taunting or trash-talking § Doesn’t engage in any celebrations that can be viewed as disrespectful § Doesn’t use profanity
• Handles all matters including winning and losing with grace and class § Doesn’t blame others or complain about bad luck or bad officiating
• Pursues excellence § Tries his/her best and is hard-working
• Is a good role model • Team Player § Puts the team before self § Sacrifices personal statistics for team effort
• Plays fair and by the rules
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ARTICLE 25
SOCCER
25.1 RULES 25.1.1 Official rules for soccer shall be those published in the current edition of the National Federation Soccer
Rules Book. 25.1.1.1 EXCEPTIONS: Field Size - Minimum width 53-1/3 yards, minimum length 110 yards.
Modified football goal post installations are acceptable. 25.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 25.1.3 Any coach, non-playing contestant, or non-participating school personnel who leave the team's bench
area and engage in violent conduct against their opponent or game officials shall cause the game to be terminated.
25.1.3.1 The game will be declared a forfeiture to the offended team. If both teams engage in
violent conduct against each other or game officials, the game will be terminated and each team will be charged with one loss.
25.1.3.2 If the above occurs during tournament play, the offending team(s) will be removed from
further tournament competition. 25.1.3.3 Further sanctions may be imposed by the AIA Executive Board.
25.1.4 Varsity regular season, Region tournament and Post-Season tournament progression soccer games, which are tied after the completion of regulation play, shall be resolved in the following manner: The teams shall play two ten-minute overtime periods. If the game is still tied after the two ten-minute overtime periods, the winner shall be determined by the Procedures to Determine the Winner of a Match as outlined in 25.1.5.
25.1.4.1 The interval between the fourth period or second half and the first overtime period shall be
five minutes during which time a coin toss shall be held. The interval between the first overtime period and the second overtime period shall be two minutes.
25.1.5 Procedures to Determine the Winner of a Match
25.1.5.1 The referee shall choose the goal at which the kicks will be taken.
25.1.5.2 The referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss decides whether to
take the first or second kick.
25.1.5.3 The referee shall keep a record of the kicks being taken.
25.1.5.4 The kicks shall be taken alternately by the teams.
25.1.5.5 Both teams take five kicks unless, before both teams have taken five kicks, one team has scored more goals than the other could score, even if it were to complete its five kicks. No more kicks are taken.
25.1.5.6 If after both teams have taken five kicks, or both have scored the same number goals, or
have not scored any goals, kicks continue to be taken in the same manner unti l one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks.
(Section 25.1 cont’d. on next page)
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25.1.5.7 A goalkeeper who is injured while kicks are being taken and is unable to continue as the goalkeeper may be replaced by a named substitute.
25.1.5.8 With the exception of 25.1.5.11, only the players on the field at the end of the second
overtime period may take kicks. 25.1.5.9 Each kick is taken by a different player and all eligible players must take a kick before any
player can take a second kick. 25.1.5.10 An eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time kicks from the
penalty mark are being taken. 25.1.5.11 When a team finishes the match with more players than their opponents, that team shall
reduce their numbers to equate with their opponents and inform the referee of the name and number of each player excluded.
25.1.5.12 Before the start of kicks from the penalty mark, the referee shall ensure that only an equal
number of players from each team remain on the field. 25.1.6 Post-Season championship games, which are tied at the end of 80 minutes of play, shall be resolved
by two consecutive ten-minute overtime periods, as stated above.
25.1.6.1 If, at the conclusion of the two consecutive ten-minute overtime periods, a tie still exists, there shall be no more than two five minute sudden victory overtime periods.
25.1.6.2 If a tie still exists, the Post-Season Champion shall be determined as outlined in
paragraph 25.1.5 Procedures to Determine the Winner of a Match.
25.2 SEASON OF SPORT 25.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 25.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned
competition. 25.2.3 Fall Season Practice no sooner than the 6th week Competition no sooner than the 9th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week Winter Season Practice no sooner than the 18th week Competition no sooner than the 21st week Championship to be concluded by the 34th week Spring Season Practice no sooner than the 32nd week Competition no sooner than the 35th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week 25.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates.
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25.3 PRESEASON INTERSCHOOL VARSITY SCRIMMAGE
25.3.1 A preseason interschool varsity scrimmage may be played with the following guidelines: 25.3.1.1 No advertisement. 25.3.1.2 No official score kept. 25.3.1.3 Game uniforms shall not be worn. 25.3.1.4 AIA officials may be used.
25.3.1.5 Scrimmage shall be open to the public with no admission charge.
25.3.1.6 Unlimited substitution. 25.3.1.7 Coaching permitted during play. 25.3.1.8 Scrimmage shall be limited to four 20-minute quarters. 25.3.1.9 One time-out per quarter. 25.3.1.10 Any other adjustments mutually agreed upon by the coaches and officials before the
scrimmage begins. 25.3.1.11 Scrimmage shall be held during the week prior to that school’s first interscholastic
contest. 25.3.2 Schools may hold multi-school scrimmages while adhering to bylaw 25.3.
25.4 SCHEDULES 25.4.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 25.4.1.1 Boys and Girls - 1A/2A/3A Conference schools shall be allowed to schedule and qualify for
the post-season tournament in either the 4A or 5A Conference. 25.4.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for
the post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 25.4.3 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one game. The additional game shall
be approved by the AIA Executive Board.
25.5 NUMBER OF GAMES IN SEASON 25.5.1 No school shall schedule more than 14 varsity games, two of which may be invitational tournaments 25.5.2 No school shall schedule more than eight junior varsity or freshman games per team. 25.5.2.1 EXCEPTION: No 1A/2A/3A Conference school shall schedule more than 13 junior
varsity or freshman games per team. 25.5.2.2 EXCEPTION: No 4A/5A Conference school shall schedule more than 12 junior varsity or
freshman games per team. 25.5.3 No player shall participate in more than 14 soccer games per season, excluding qualifying and post-
season tournaments. (Section 25.5 cont’d. on next page)
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25.5.3.1 EXCEPTION: 1A/2A/3A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a player to participate in an unlimited number of games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
25.6 CONTEST PARTICIPATION
25.6.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be
considered participation in the interscholastic contest. 25.7 COACHES / COACHING
25.7.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
25.7.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league playoff game or tournament. 25.7.3 Coaches / Players - Game participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
25.8 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 25.8.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment and the soccer
field, including goals. 25.8.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option.
25.9 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 25.9.1 Region Tournaments 25.9.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 25.9.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 25.9.2.1 Dates and Sites 25.9.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 25.9.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-
season tournaments.
25.9.2.1.3 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as determined by the Executive Board.
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25.9.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1) 25.9.4 Practice On-Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-Season Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or Post-Season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77) 25.9.5 Protests 25.9.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying game or post-season
tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
25.9.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Soccer Rules Book.
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“When you need a friend, you
can always count on your teammates.”
-Jim Brown
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ARTICLE 26
SOFTBALL
26.1 RULES 26.1.1 Official rules for girls softball shall be those published in the current edition of the National Federation
Softball Rules Book. 26.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 26.1.3 Suspended Game - A suspended game shall be continued from the point of suspension providing the
game has a direct bearing in qualifying for regional or post-season tournaments. 26.1.3.1 A game ending with the score tied will be treated as a suspended game providing it is a
legal game (four and one-half or five innings). 26.1.3.2 The host school is responsible for reporting suspended games to the Region Secretary
within three days after the game. 26.1.3.3 Suspended games shall be replayed at least three weeks before the Post-Season
Softball Tournament, if possible. DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that any suspended or
postponed games in the Post-Season Softball Tournament will be played from the point of suspension. (Ex. Bd. 3/78)
26.1.4 10-Run Rule - A softball game shall end any time after five innings, or after four and one-half (4-1/2)
innings when a team is ten or more runs behind and has completed its turn at bat.
26.1.5 Invitational softball tournaments may impose a time limit and/or the tie-breaker procedure described in Article 26.1.6 as procedures for ending games.
26.1.6 Starting with the top of the eight inning, and each half inning thereafter, the offensive team shall begin
its turn at bat with the player who is scheduled to bat last in that respective inning being placed on second base (e.g. if the number four batter is the lead off batter, the number three batter in the batting order will be placed on second base.) This procedure will be followed until a winner is determined in a complete inning. Should the player scheduled to be put on second base be a player who has left the game and an out is being called for her time at bat, no out shall be called and the player put on second shall be the player who precedes the one being called out in the batting order.
26.1.7 By Conference determination, all sub-varsity softball games shall have a time limit of no new inning
being allowed to start after the conclusion of one hour and 45 minutes. A game shall be considered regulation, no matter how many innings have been played, after one hour and 45 minutes have been played and the inning in progress when the time expires is completed or immediately when time expires if the team last at bat is batting and is ahead in score. If the game is tied when time expires and the inning in progress is completed, it will remain a tie score. If the game is tied at the end of seven (7) innings and time has not expired, the game will continue into extra innings until a winner is decided or time expires - whichever comes first. If the game is still tied when time expires in extra innings, and the inning in progress is completed, it will remain a tie score. Time shall begin at the end of the pre-game conference at home plate between coaches, captains, and umpires.
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26.2 SEASON OF SPORT 26.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 26.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned
competition. 26.2.3 Spring Season 1A/2A/3A Practice no sooner than the 32nd week Competition no sooner than the 35th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week 4A/5A Practice no sooner than the 32nd week Competition no sooner than Wednesday of the 34th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week
26.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. Q: May a student on the high school softball team practice with another softball team
before her high school season of competition is completed? A: No. (See Article 14, Section 14.4) (Ex. Bd. 2/76) DETERMINATION: Slow pitch and fast pitch softball are different sports but, because of
similarities in slow pitch and fast pitch softball, AIA interpretation is they are considered the same sport and no competitor may compete in slow pitch and fast pitch softball at the same time during the season of competition. (Ex. Bd. 11/79)
26.3 PRESEASON INTERSCHOOL VARSITY SCRIMMAGE 26.3.1 A member school shall be permitted to schedule one interschool varsity scrimmage which shall be
played in accordance with the following criteria: 26.3.1.1 Game uniforms shall not be worn. 26.3.1.2 Scrimmage shall consist of seven innings. 26.3.1.3 There shall be one or two AIA officials on the field. 26.3.1.4 Offense and defense may switch when five runs are scored in one inning. 26.3.1.5 Scoreboards shall not be used. 26.3.1.6 Scorebooks may be used for purposes of evaluation only. 26.3.1.7 Scrimmage is open to the public but there is no charge for admission. 26.3.1.8 No scores called into the newspapers. 26.3.1.9 Unlimited amount of substitutions and reentry on players.
26.3.2 Schools may hold multi-school scrimmages while adhering to bylaw 26.3. 26.4 SCHEDULES 26.4.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 26.4.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for
the post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 26.4.3 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one game. The additional game shall
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26.5 NUMBER OF GAMES IN SEASON 26.5.1 No school shall schedule more than 20 varsity games, including two invitationals, which shall count as
one game each. 26.5.2 No school shall schedule more than 19 junior varsity or freshman games per team. 26.5.3 No player shall participate in more than 20 softball games per season, excluding qualifying and post-
season tournaments. 26.5.3.1 EXCEPTION: 1A Conference players may participate in an unlimited number of softball
games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments. 26.5.3.2 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in an unlimited number of games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
26.5.3.3 EXCEPTION: 3A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in 50% more matches or games than the regularly scheduled matches or games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
Example: If a school scheduled 20 games or matches, each player could participate in 50% more games or matches for a total of 30.
26.6 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 26.6.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be
considered participation in the interscholastic contest. 26.7 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 26.7.1 Only tennis shoes per NFHS Rule Book are permissible. 26.7.2 Each team will be limited to a ten-minute warm up on the field. 26.8 COACHES / COACHING 26.8.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
26.8.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of per-missive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league play-off game or tournament. 26.8.3 Coaches / Players - Game participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
26.9 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 26.9.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment and the
playing field, which includes bases, home plate and pitcher's rubber. 26.9.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option.
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26.10 TOURNAMENTS - REGION / STATE 26.10.1 Region Tournaments 26.10.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 26.10.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 26.10.2.1 Dates and Sites 26.10.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 26.10.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-
season tournaments. 26.10.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as determined by the Executive Board. 26.10.2.3 All post-season tournaments may be single or double elimination as determined by the Executive Board. 26.10.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1) 26.10.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-Season Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or Post-Season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77) 26.10.5 Protests 26.10.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying tournament or post-season
tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
26.10.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Softball Rules Book.
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ARTICLE 27
SWIMMING
27.1 RULES 27.1.1 Official rules for swimming and diving shall be those published in the current edition of the National
Federation Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Rules Book. 27.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the tournament. 27.1.3 All dual meet scoring and reporting sheets shall be from the National Federation Official Swimming and
Diving Score Book. An original copy of the official scoring/reporting sheet for dual and tri-meets should be made available by each participating school.
27.1.3.1 The conversion factors accepted by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches
Association (NISCA) for converting meters to yards will be the standard conversion factors which are used by coaches when submitting seeding times at regional and other seeding meetings.
27.2 SEASON OF SPORT 27.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 27.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned
competition. 27.2.3 Fall Season Practice no sooner than the 6th week Competition no sooner than the 9th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week
1A/2A/3A Practice no sooner than the 5th week Competition no sooner than the 8th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week 27.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 27.3 SCHEDULES 27.3.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 27.3.2 There shall be no junior varsity or freshman meets scheduled. 27.3.3 When a Conference approves the master schedule, individual schools must participate in the master
schedule to be eligible for the post-season tournament. 27.3.4 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for
the post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 27.4 NUMBER OF MEETS IN SEASON 27.4.1 No school shall schedule more than ten varsity meets, including three invitationals, which count as
varsity meets. 27.4.2 No player shall participate in more than ten swimming meets, excluding qualifying and post-season
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27.5 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 27.5.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be
considered participation in the interscholastic contest. 27.6 COACHES / COACHING 27.6.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
27.6.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league playoff meet or tournament. 27.6.3 Coaches / Players - Meet participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
27.7 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 27.7.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment. 27.7.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 27.8 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 27.8.1 Region Tournaments 27.8.1.1 Each Region shall hold a qualifying meet. 27.8.1.2 1A-3A Conference schools may be placed into the 4A/5A Conference for scheduling and
qualifying procedures. 27.8.1.3 The number of qualifiers which advance to the post-season tournament shall be
determined by the Conference Executive Committee. 27.8.1.4 All qualifying meets and the post-season tournament shall be held in 25-yard pools. 27.8.1.5 Only one relay team from each school may enter relay events. 27.8.1.6 Disqualification in any individual event during a qualifying meet shall result in
disqualification of that swimmer from further competition in that event. If a relay team is disqualified in any race during a qualifying meet, that relay team shall be
disqualified from any further competition in that event. 27.8.1.7 Any Region may hold a seeding meeting on the Monday prior to the Region tournament. At
that time, coaches shall submit entries by event up to a total of the 24 fastest times for individual events and relay events, as swam in a meet listed on the current master schedule. Or, a Region may elect to allow four entries per event per school.
27.8.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 27.8.2.1 Dates and Sites 27.8.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. (Section 27.8 cont'd. on next page)
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27.8.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-season tournaments.
27.8.2.1.3 Boys and girls post-season swimming meets shall be held no later than
the third Saturday in November. 27.8.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team state tournaments as determined by the Executive
Board. 27.8.2.3 In championship tournaments a competitor officially becomes a participant in an individual
event when the official entry form bearing that swimmer's first and last name and submitted time is delivered to the Tournament Director at the designated time and place.
27.8.2.4 Post-Season tournament records may be set only in AIA Post-Season Championship
Tournaments for boys and girls. 27.8.2.5 National records on the proper forms, according to the National Federation Swimming and
Diving Rule Book and National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association, must be submitted for all national records and for any All-American qualifying times.
27.8.2.6 Boys/Girls Participants
5A Division I and 5A Division II Region Champion--plus the top 18 times swim on second day of Region except Event Number Five (one meter dive), where top seven will advance.
27.8.2.7 Boys and Girls Post-Season Swimming Tournaments will take place concurrently. The
standard order of events will be followed with boys and girls alternating in each event; i.e., boys heats and girls heats for the event, then move on to the next event.
27.8.2.7.1 The order shall rotate each year. On even years, boys swim first; on odd
years, girls swim first 27.8.2.8 The schedule for competition shall be as follows: 27.8.2.8.1 Friday - First day of the post-season competition, determined by even or
odd year, diving competition shall begin first for boys or girls no earlier than 10:00 a.m., with swimming warm-ups as soon as the diving event is completed.
27.8.2.8.2 Saturday - Second day of the post-season competition, the other group will
compete, starting no earlier than 10:00 a.m., with swimming warm-ups as soon as diving competition is completed.
27.8.2.8.3 Diving finals shall start at 10:00 a.m. 27.8.2.8.4 Swimming finals shall start at 1:30 p.m. 27.8.2.8.5 When a combined 4A Division I and 4A Division II or 5A Division I and 5A
Division II tournament is held at the same facility, the Tournament Director will have the discretion to adjust the scheduled tournament times to facilitate the tournament's needs for that year.
27.8.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1)
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27.8.4 Protests 27.8.4.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying meet or post-season tournament,
the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
27.8.4.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Rules Book.
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ARTICLE 28
TENNIS
28.1 RULES 28.1.1 The rules in the current edition of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Rules of Tennis &
Cases and Decisions will apply in all matches. 28.1.1.1 EXCEPTION: USTA age groupings do not apply. 28.1.1.2 EXCEPTION: The following exceptions to the USTA Conduct Rule shall apply: • First offense is point penalty. • Second offense is game penalty. • Third offense is disqualification. • There is no carry over from one match to another. 28.1.1.3 EXCEPTION: The following exceptions to the USTA Injury Rule shall apply: • Five minutes to get trainer (or coach) to court. • Two minutes to diagnose injury or illness. • Three minutes to treat. • Ninety seconds on changeover does not count toward the above minutes. • Lack of conditioning injuries are included in this rule.
DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board recommends school administrators to advise coaches to adhere to USTA regulations during any interscholastic tennis competition. Coaches, through their administrators, should report any violation to the AIA office. (Ex. Bd. 4/78)
28.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 28.1.3 See Article 15. Student Eligibility Rules regarding amateur standing. 28.2 SEASON OF SPORT 28.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 28.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned
competition. 28.2.3 Fall Season Practice no sooner than the 6th week (Freshman) Competition no sooner than the 9th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week Spring Season Practice no sooner than the 32nd week (1A/2A/3A) Competition no sooner than the 35th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week
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Spring Season Practice no sooner than the 32nd week (4A) Competition no sooner than Friday of the 34th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week Spring Season Practice no sooner than the 30th week (5A) Competition no sooner than the 33rd week Championship to be concluded by the 43rd week 28.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 28.3 SCHEDULES 28.3.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 28.3.2 When a Conference approves the master schedule, individual schools must participate in the master
schedule to be eligible for the post-season tournament. 28.3.3 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for
the post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 28.3.4 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one match. The additional match shall
be approved by the AIA Executive Board. 28.4 NUMBER OF MATCHES IN SEASON 28.4.1 No school shall schedule more than 16 varsity matches, including two invitationals, each of which shall
count as one match.
28.4.1.1 EXCEPTION: No 1A/2A/3A conference school shall schedule more than 16 varsity matches, including three invitationals, each of which shall count as one match.
28.4.2 No 1A/2A/3A Conference school shall schedule more than 12 junior varsity or ten freshman matches
per team. 28.4.3 No 4A/5A Conference school shall schedule more than 16 junior varsity or 12 freshman matches per
team. 28.4.4 No player shall participate in more than 16 matches per season, excluding qualifying and post-season
tournaments. 28.4.4.1 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in an unlimited number of matches per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
28.4.4.2 EXCEPTION: 3A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in 50% more matches or games than the regularly scheduled matches or games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
Example: If a school scheduled 20 games or matches, each player could participate in 50% more games or matches for a total of 30.
28.5 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 28.5.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be
considered participation in the interscholastic contest. 28.6 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 28.6.1 Any school, regardless of Conference membership, may play any other school in the state which is in
good standing.
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28.6.2 An interschool match shall consist of six singles matches and three doubles matches. Players may play singles, doubles, or both singles and doubles within each of the various levels (varsity, junior varsity and freshman).
28.6.3 Should a team fail to appear with six players for the individual matches, a default will be granted for
each individual match not played. 28.6.4 Tennis players shall compete with players on the opposing team with the same rank. When a regular
team member is unable to participate in his/her established position, that position shall be filled by advancing all team members, whether they be varsity, junior varsity or freshman.
28.6.5 Freshman tennis players may also participate in junior varsity or varsity competition during the school
year. 28.6.6 The home team shall furnish two new official USTA balls for each individual varsity match. 28.6.7 Individual matches for boys and girls shall consist of no more than three sets. 28.6.8 The 12-point tie breaking procedures will be observed for all meets and locations. 28.6.9 The AIA sanctions all USTA tournaments in Arizona. 28.7 COACHES / COACHING 28.7.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
28.7.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league playoff match or tournament. 28.7.3 Coaches / Players - Match participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
28.8 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 28.8.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment and the tennis
facilities, which includes nets. 28.8.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 28.9 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 28.9.1 Region Tournaments 28.9.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 28.9.1.2 A singles player competing in a regional match may not play a doubles match. 28.9.1.3 No tennis player shall be permitted to warm up at the site of a qualifying tournament prior
to going on the court for a scheduled competition on the days of the tournament. 28.9.1.3.1 EXCEPTION: Rule 28.9.1.3 does not apply to 5A Conference schools. 28.9.2 Post-Season Tennis Championships NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules.
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28.9.2.1 Dates and Sites 28.9.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 28.9.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-
season tournaments. 28.9.2.2 There shall be Individual Champions and Team Champions for both boys and girls. 28.9.2.2.1 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as
determined by the Executive Board. 28.9.2.2.1.1 Losers in the semifinal round shall play a consolation
round. 28.9.2.2.1.1.1 Winner of the consolation round shall
be awarded third place in the post-season tournament and the loser shall be awarded fourth place.
28.9.2.2.2 Team Tennis Champions - There shall be separate scoring systems used
to determine the 1A, 2A-3A, 4A and 5A Team Tennis Champions.
28.9.2.2.2.1 The 1A Post-Season Team Tennis Tournament shall use a 5-3-2-1 scoring system for first through fourth places in determining the Post-Season Team Tennis Champion.
28.9.2.2.2.1.1 One team advancement point shall be
scored for each match won in the championship bracket except for the final first and third place matches.
28.9.2.2.2.1.2 If a competitor receives a bye in the
first round, one advancement point will be awarded for that round if he/she wins his/her next match.
28.9.2.2.2.1.3 No points are awarded for a bye if the
competitor loses the next match. A forfeiture will be scored as a match won.
28.9.2.2.2.1.4 Team Tennis Championships shall be
determined by combining advancement and placement points.
28.9.2.2.2.2 The 2A/3A/4A/5A Conference Team Tennis
Championship shall be determined by a post-season team playoff format.
28.9.2.2.3 Spectators shall not be permitted inside the fenced area. 28.9.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1)
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28.9.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-Season Championship Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or Post-Season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/24/77) DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that no student, as a member of a country
club, may play, under any circumstances, on the site of the post-season tournament the week preceding the tournament. (Ex. Bd. 10/24/77)
28.9.4.1 EXCEPTION: Rule 28.9.4 does not apply to 5A Conference schools. 28.9.5 Protests
28.9.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying match or post-season tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
28.9.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
United States Tennis Association (USTA) Rules of Tennis & Cases and Decisions. DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board reviewed the action taken at its 1/22/79
meeting concerning two individuals participating as a doubles in tennis and badminton and added the following to clarify the interpretation:
A student who is a member of the high school tennis or badminton team shall not compete
for or with any other group, club, organization or association during the interscholastic season of competition.
Two singles tennis players participating in doubles does not constitute a team. (Ex. Bd. 2/26/79)
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ARTICLE 29
TRACK
29.1 RULES 29.1.1 Official rules for track shall be those published in the current edition of the National Federation Track And
Field and Cross Country Rules. 29.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed from
the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 29.1.3 Schools shall qualify a relay team, not the individual runners on the team. Therefore, the names of runners
on a relay team do not have to be submitted. 29.1.3.1 Being listed as a member of a relay team does not count as an event unless the individual
actually runs in the event. 29.1.4 In the 4A/5A Conference each school may enter four athletes per school per event in the regional tournament. 29.1.4.1 Regional tournaments shall include up to a maximum of 32 entries per event, except relays,
who have met qualifying standards as approved by the Conference Executive Committee. 29.1.4.2 In the 1A/2A/3A Conference each school may enter the same number of participants per event
in the regional tournament as the Regions allowed to send in each event to the post-season tournament.
29.2 SEASON OF SPORT 29.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and the
conclusion of post-season competition. 29.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned competition. 29.2.3 Spring Season Practice no sooner than the 32nd week Competition no sooner than the 35th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week 29.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 29.3 SCHEDULES 29.3.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws.
29.3.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for the post-season tournament. (See Article 12)
29.3.3 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one meet. The additional meet shall be
approved by the AIA Executive Board. 29.4 NUMBER OF MEETS IN SEASON 29.4.1 No school shall schedule more than 12 varsity meets.
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29.4.2 No school shall schedule more than ten junior varsity or eight freshman meets. 29.4.3 No player may participate in more than 12 meets per season, excluding qualifying and post-season
tournaments. 29.4.3.1 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a player
to participate in an unlimited number of meets per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
29.4.4 Schools may send individuals to only one non-scoring invitational without counting the meet as one of the 12
varsity meets. DETERMINATION: A school sending a member or a relay team to a scoring track meet shall consider the
meet as one of the school's allowable 12 varsity meets. 29.4.5 Freshman and junior varsity teams may schedule multiple school meets. 29.5 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 29.5.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be considered
participation in the interscholastic contest. 29.6 COACHES / COACHING 29.6.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the summer
vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
29.6.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league play-off meet or tournament. 29.6.3 Coaches / Players - Meet participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a single
school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player. 29.7 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 29.7.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment and the track.
29.7.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local option.
29.7.3 High school athletes may wear school uniforms and use school equipment while participating in the
following athletic competition: • Luke Greenway Track Meet • Meet of Champions (Track) • State Decathlon Championship 29.8 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 29.8.1 Region Tournaments 29.8.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each Conference. 29.8.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules.
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29.8.2.1 Dates and Sites 29.8.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 29.8.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 29.8.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team state tournaments as determined by the Executive
Board. 29.8.2.3 A Region meet is a championship meet. All ties will be eliminated in the manner designated
in the National Federation Track And Field and Cross Country Rules. If a tie still exists, then the remaining ties will advance.
29.8.2.4 Preliminaries shall be considered a part of the finals and any records set in the preliminaries
shall be considered a state record. 29.8.2.5 1A/4A/5A Conference - The heat winners, not individuals with overall best times, shall advance
from preliminaries into the finals. 29.8.2.6 5A Conference - The 5A Track and Field Coaches Advisory Committee will be responsible for
seeding the 5A Post-Season Track and Field Championships and then provide heat, lane, flight and position assignments to the post-season Meet Director.
29.8.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season tournament
awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1) 29.8.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-Season Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or Post-Season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site. (Ex.
Bd. 10/77) 29.8.5 Protests 29.8.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying meet or post-season tournament, the
decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final. 29.8.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Track And Field and Cross Country Rules. DETERMINATION: Q: May a student participate in a track meet wearing a bandana? A: The AIA Executive Board determined that, in dual meets, the host school will make the
determination; in multiple meets, it shall be the decision of the Tournament Games Committee and/or Tournament Director. (Ex. Bd. 3/80)
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Teamwork is a rare gift that
allows ordinary people to
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ARTICLE 30
VOLLEYBALL
30.1 RULES 30.1.1 Official rules for volleyball shall be those published in the current edition of the National Federation
Volleyball Rules Book. 30.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 30.2 SEASON OF SPORT 30.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 30.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned
competition. 30.2.3 Fall Season Practice no sooner than the 6th week (Girls) Competition no sooner than the 9th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week
1A/2A/3A Practice no sooner than the 5th week Competition no sooner than the 8th week Championship to be concluded by the 23rd week Winter Season Practice no sooner than the 18th week (Boys) Competition no sooner than the 21st week Championship to be concluded by the 34th week Spring Season Practice no sooner than the 32nd week (Boys) Competition no sooner than the 35th week Championship to be concluded by the 45th week 30.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 30.3 PRESEASON INTERSCHOOL VARSITY SCRIMMAGE 30.3.1 One preseason interschool varsity scrimmage may be played with the following guidelines: 30.3.1.1 No advertisement. 30.3.1.2 No official score kept. 30.3.1.3 Uniforms may not be worn. 30.3.1.4 AIA officials may be used. 30.3.1.5 Scrimmage shall be open to the public with no admission charge. 30.3.1.6 Unlimited substitutions. 30.3.1.7 Coaching permitted during play (unlimited time-outs).
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30.3.1.8 Any other adjustments to the rules the coaches and officials agree on before the
scrimmage begins. 30.3.1.9 Scrimmage length not to exceed two hours. 30.3.1.10 Since the scrimmage guidelines for Conferences differ, the guidelines of the host school
should be followed. 30.3.2 Schools may hold multi-school scrimmages while adhering to bylaw 30.3. 30.4 SCHEDULES 30.4.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 30.4.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for
the post-season tournament. (See Article 12) 30.4.3 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one match. The additional match shall
be approved by the AIA Executive Board. 30.5 NUMBER OF GAMES IN SEASON 30.5.1 No school shall schedule more than 20 varsity matches, including three invitationals which shall count
as one match each.
30.5.2 No school shall schedule more than 19 junior varsity or 19 freshman matches per team. 30.5.2.1 EXCEPTION: No 4A Conference school shall schedule more than 18 junior varsity or 18
freshman matches per team. 30.5.3 No player shall participate in more than 20 matches per season, excluding qualifying and post-season
tournaments. 30.5.3.1 EXCEPTION: 1A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in an unlimited number of matches during the season of sport. 30.5.3.2 EXCEPTION: 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in an unlimited number of matches per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
30.5.3.3 EXCEPTION: 3A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may permit a
player to participate in 50% more matches or games than the regularly scheduled matches or games per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
Example: If a school scheduled 20 games or matches, each player could participate in 50% more games or matches for a total of 30.
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30.6 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 30.6.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be
considered participation in the interscholastic contest. 30.6.2 4A/5A Conference schools shall have no more than 15 players suit up, participate, or be listed on the
roster of a school team for regional or post-season tournaments. 30.7 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 30.7.1 Any school, regardless of Conference membership, may compete with any other school in good
standing. 30.7.2 Only a National Federation approved volleyball shall be used. 30.7.3 Varsity matches will use rally scoring, best three out of five games. Games one through four shall be
played to 25 points (no cap). Game five shall be played to 15 points (no cap). Freshman and JV matches will use rally scoring, best of three games. Games one and two shall be played to 25 points (no cap). Game three shall be played to 15 points (no cap).
30.7.4 By state adoption, a libero player may be used as outlined by the NFHS volleyball rules book. 30.8 COACHES / COACHING 30.8.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
30.8.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the firs t day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league play-off match or tournament. 30.8.3 Coaches / Players - Match participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
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30.9 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 30.9.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment, nets and
volleyballs. 30.9.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 30.10 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 30.10.1 Region Tournaments 30.10.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 30.10.1.2 Two certified volleyball officials shall be used for each match for all qualifying and post-
season tournaments. 30.10.1.3 Two AIA officials may be assigned as line judges and be paid $15.00 per match for
regionals, and $30.00 for state championship. 30.10.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 30.10.2.1 Dates and Sites 30.10.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 30.10.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-
season tournaments. 30.10.2.1.3 The Post-Season Girls Volleyball Tournament shall conclude prior to
Thanksgiving. 30.10.2.1.4 The Post-Season Boys Volleyball Tournament shall conclude by the 45th
week. 30.10.2.2 There shall be a Girls and Boys Post-Season Volleyball Tournament. 30.10.2.3 The type of tournament shall be determined by each Conference. 30.10.2.4 Only a National Federation approved volleyball shall be used for post-season
tournaments. 30.10.2.5 Seeding for the post-season tournament shall be based on a qualifying tournament. 30.10.2.6 Two AIA officials assigned to the tournament, but not calling the game, shall be line
judges and shall be paid $30.00 per match. 30.10.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1) 30.10.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-season Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or Post-Season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77) (Section 30.10 cont’d. on next page)
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30.10.5 Protests 30.10.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying match or post-season
tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
30.10.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Volleyball Rules Book.
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A Coach of Character Conveys:
The joy of competition
The meaning of effort
The worth of character
The power of kindness
The wisdom of honesty
The influence of example
The rewards of cooperation
The virtue of patience
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ARTICLE 31
WRESTLING
31.1 RULES 31.1.1 Official rules for wrestling shall be those published in the current edition of the National Federation
Wrestling Rules Book. 31.1.2 School athletic programs at all levels are subject to disciplinary action when a school team is removed
from the floor or field prior to completion of the contest. 31.1.3 A wrestler will be allowed to compete in the regional and post-season tournament at the lowest certified
weight. The Executive Board shall establish a date in which a student-athlete may begin the weight certification process.
DETERMINATION: Intent is that a dual meet, invitational tournament or multiple meet would each be
counted as one weigh-in. (Ex. Bd. 5/17/93)
31. 1.4 Weight Certification Models 31.1.4.1 Alternative 1 – AIA recommends use of the following based on the National Wrestling
Coaches’ Association (NWCA) Weight Certification Model:
§ Minimum body fat of 7% for males and 12% for females, determined by bio-impedance weighing;
§ Body hydration level (specific gravity) equal to or less than 1.025 g/ml. Urine test is pass/fail.
§ Establish an “alpha” weight (weight at time of certification) for each wrestler; § If a wrestler’s body fat is less than 7% (male) or 12% (female) at the initial weight
certification, and the wrestler passes the hydration test, their “alpha” weight will be the lowest competitive weight allowed;
§ Collection and input of testing data into the NWCA Weight Certification Model will be done by AIA approved assessors.
31.1.4.1.1 Appeal Process (For Alternative 1 ONLY):
• A wrestler may appeal ONCE the results of his/her percentage of body fat
used to calculate his/her minimum competitive weight certification; • If a wrestler disagrees with the body fat percentage as measured with bio-
impedance. the same assessor will re-measure that person ONCE within ten (10) calendar days;
• The wrestler’s original weight will be used; only the bio-impedance body fat percentage will be re-measured.
31.1.4.2 Alternative 2 – A wrestler may choose to have his/her minimum body fat of 7% for males and
12% for females measured by his/her physician. The physician must complete the data required on the NWCA wrestling weight certification initial assessment form. The form must be signed by the Student Athlete, the Student Athlete’s parent/guardian, Athletic Administrator, Athletic Trainer, Head Wrestling Coach and the person (physician) performing the tests with his/her title identified and a copy submitted to the AIA office.
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31.1.5 Weight loss may not be more than 1.5% of the “alpha” weight (weight at time of certification) per week. Wrestler will follow the prescribed weight loss process of the NWCA weight certification model (nwcaonline.com). DETERMINATION: Coaches or their designee (athletic director or school assessor) MUST print out a weigh-in sheet for every weigh-in their school participates in for the AIA wrestling season. It is required that each school present minimally two copies of their weigh-in sheets at weigh-ins, one for themselves and one for their opponents. In events of multiple schools, multiple copies of this sheet must be made available for each opponent. No wrestling may occur until the team can produce an NWCA Performance Calculator weigh-in sheet. A school cannot deny an opponent or visiting schools from using their computer system to access the NWCA Performance Calculator if they so request. (Ex. Bd. 10/19/09)
31.1.6 Certification Data – A wrestler must have certified his lowest competitive weight before representing a
school in any wrestling match.
31.1.7 Growth Allowance – A two-pound growth allowance will take effect on January 1st.
31.1.8 In a tournament, all entries must weigh in on the first day of the tournament which will be the qualifying weight for the tournament.
31.2 SEASON OF SPORT 31.2.1 The AIA Standardized Calendar shall be used to identify the starting week for practice, competition and
the conclusion of post-season competition. 31.2.2 The season of competition for a school shall conclude with that school's last AIA sanctioned
competition. 31.2.3 Winter Season Practice no sooner than the 18th week Competition no sooner than the 21st week Championship to be concluded by the 34th week 31.2.3.1 Check Conference Handbook for specific dates. 31.3 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 31.3.1 1A and 2A Conference - Certified weigh-ins may be conducted by a school administrator the second
day of all invitational wrestling tournaments. 31.4 COACHES / COACHING 31.4.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning coaches coaching their own school teams during the
summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
31.4.2 Coaches may coach their own teams and/or team members beyond the first day of permissive football
practice, providing the team is participating in a summer league playoff meet or tournament. 31.4.3 Coaches / Players - Meet participation outside the season of sport between coaches and players of a
single school for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of any high school player.
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31.5 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT 31.5.1 The only school equipment which may be used out-of-season is weightlifting equipment. 31.5.2 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 31.6 SCHEDULES 31.6.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. 31.6.2 In the absence of a master schedule, a school must have a regularly organized program to qualify for
the post-season tournament. (See Article 12)
31.6.3 If scheduling difficulties occur, schedules may be increased by one meet. The additional meet shall be approved by the AIA Executive Board.
31.7 NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES (MEETS) IN SEASON 31.7.1 No school shall schedule more than 12 varsity meets, including four invitationals. 31.7.1.1 EXCEPTION: 4A Conference schools shall schedule no more than ten varsity, ten junior
varsity and ten freshman meets to include no more than four tournaments and no more than four multiples per team.
31.7.2 No 1A/2A/3A Conference school shall schedule more than 12 junior varsity or freshman meets per
team, including four invitationals. 31.7.3 No 5A Conference school shall schedule more than ten junior varsity or freshman meets per team,
including four invitationals. 31.7.4 No wrestler shall participate in more than 12 wrestling meets per season, excluding qualifying and
post-season tournaments. 31.7.4.1 EXCEPTION: 1A and 2A Conference schools, because of their limited enrollment, may
permit a wrestler to participate in an unlimited number of meets per season, excluding qualifying and post-season tournaments.
31.7.5 Multiple meets may be scheduled in lieu of dual meets. Multiple meets shall count as one meet
opportunity. No awards will be given at multiple meets. DETERMINATION: Intent is to allow dual meets to be combined into multiple meets for geographic
convenience and to decrease loss of school time. Multiple meets must be run as dual meets and conducted in a dual meet format. (See Article 31, Section 31.7, Paragraph 31.7.4) (Ex. Bd. 5/17/93)
31.7.6 An invitational tournament shall count as one wrestling meet regardless of the number of times a
wrestler competes in the tournament. 31.7.7 Multiple meets will not exceed one day of competition. 31.7.8 Freshman and junior varsity invi tational tournaments will not exceed one day of competition. No official
team scores will be kept or awards given. Each school entered would be allowed multiple entries in each weight class.
31.8 DUAL MEET MULTI-ENTRIES - There may be multi -entries in the same classification at all levels of competition
during a regularly scheduled dual wrestling meet. Schools electing to use the multi -entries exception, by mutual consent of the coaches, shall:
31.8.1 Make a written record of all multi -entries in the score book.
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31.8.2 Hold a maximum of 14 matches only at any scheduled meet. 31.8.3 Conform with all AIA and National Federation rules and regulations. 31.8.4 All multi-entry participants shall count the participation as one of their wrestling meets. 31.9 CONTEST PARTICIPATION 31.9.1 When a student enters an interscholastic contest, regardless of the length of time, it shall be
considered participation in the interscholastic contest. 31.10 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 31.10.1 Region Tournaments 31.10.1.1 Regional qualifiers for the post-season tournament shall be determined by each
Conference. 31.10.2 Post-Season Tournaments NOTE: See Article 12 for additional post-season tournament rules. 31.10.2.1 Dates and Sites 31.10.2.1.1 Conferences may recommend the dates and sites of post-season
tournaments. 31.10.2.1.2 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of post-
season tournaments. 31.10.2.2 There shall be individual and/or team post-season tournaments as determined by the
Executive Board. 31.10.2.3 The type of tournament shall be as specified in the current edition of the National
Federation Wrestling Rules Book. 31.10.2.4 The Post-Season Wrestling Tournament shall be comprised of brackets in accordance
with the National Federation rules and regulations. 31.10.2.5 Officials will be present at the weigh-ins and will judge whether or not each contestant
meets the approved AIA health, sanitary and safety measures to compete. 31.10.2.5.1 If a contestant is notified by the official that he/she fails to meet the
approved AIA health, sanitary and safety measures to compete, he/she must make necessary corrections, as determined by the official, prior to his/her weigh-in at post-season tournament site.
31.10.2.6 If a contestant qualified for the post-season tournament by participating in a qualifying
tournament and is unable to participate in the post-season tournament, no contestant either from his/her own school or from another member school participating in the qualifying tournament shall be certified to take his/her place in the bracket of the post-season tournament. His/Her opponent in the first round of the post-season tournament bracket shall receive a forfeit and advance into the second round.
(Section 31.10 cont’d. on next page)
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31.10.3 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1) 31.10.4 Practice on Site - A practice or competition on the site of the Region or Post-Season Championship
Tournament, except for a regularly scheduled contest, is not permitted for seven calendar days prior to the Region or Post-Season Championship, except in the case of the host school.
DETERMINATION: The host school may participate at the site only if that is their regular practice site.
(Ex. Bd. 10/77)
31.10.5 Protests 31.10.5.1 In the event of a question or a protest during a qualifying meet or post-season tournament,
the decision of the Tournament Director and/or Tournament Games Committee shall be final.
31.10.5.2 Regular season protests, if any, will be handled as indicated in the current edition of the
National Federation Wrestling Rules Book.
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“Excellence is a habit.
Ethical excellence comes as
a result of habit. We are
what we repeatedly do.”
- Aristotle
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ARTICLE 32
NON-ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
32.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS - The AdvancED Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement has designated the AIA as the agency to formulate regulations and procedures for monitoring nonathletic activities for Arizona high schools.
32.2 APPROVAL OF DATES FOR EVENTS 32.2.1 Unless the date has been approved by the AIA Executive Board, member schools shall not participate in
nonathletic activities which are under the jurisdiction of the AIA and involve more than four schools. 32.2.2 Requests for date approval should be made in writing to the AIA Executive Board on or before July 1
preceding the school year in which the activity is to be scheduled. (See Appendix for applicable request form.)
32.3 LIST OF APPROVED DATES 32.3.1 All dates approved by the AIA Executive Board will be sent to each member school on or before October 1
each year. 32.3.2 Dates approved after the Master Calendar has been adopted will appear in the minutes for the regular
monthly meeting of the AIA Executive Board. 32.4 APPROVAL OF EVENTS 32.4.1 The principal, with approval of the superintendent and school district governing board, shall make the
decision of participation in all nonathletic activities based on the contribution made to the educational objectives of the school and interpretation of school district governing board policy.
32.4.2 It is recommended that: 32.4.2.1 Time involved for pupils and teachers in preparation for participation in the activity not
infringe on the regular school day. 32.4.2.2 Participation in activities, which are excessively disruptive to the daily schedule, be denied. 32.4.2.3 Students and school organizations are not to be used for commercial advertising or
promotional purposes. 32.4.2.4 All school-sponsored activities be provided with qualified sponsors who are employees of
the school. 32.4.2.5 No student may participate in nonathletic activities on a national level (defined as involving
more than six states) unless the event appears in the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Bulletin of National Contests and Activities.
32.4.2.6 When an out-of-state or Canada activity involves more than eight schools, the activity shall be
sanctioned by the National Federation and each state association. 32.4.2.7 AIA member schools may schedule dual competitions with any out-of-state school without
requesting AIA Executive Board approval, providing the school is a member of its state association.
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ARTICLE 33
CHESS
33.1 CHESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - The Chess Advisory Committee, an ad hoc advisory committee of the AIA Executive Board, shall be comprised of eight members consisting of the following:
33.1.1 State Executive Director of Arizona Chess Coaches Association (ACCA). 33.1.2 State Recording Secretary of ACCA. 33.1.3 State Treasurer of ACCA. 33.1.4 State Newsletter Editor of ACCA. 33.1.5 Regional Directors - Four Members. 33.2 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS - Arizona State Chess Sponsors Association 33.2.1 Member schools of each Region will elect a Director who must be a certified teacher in an AIA member
school. The term of office shall be two years. 33.2.2 Upon recommendation of the ACCA and approval of the AIA Executive Board, a non-voting
representative shall be selected from the Chess Association of Arizona, an affiliate of the U. S. Chess Federation, to serve as a consultant in the area of chess. The term of office shall be two years.
33.2.3 The State Executive Director will be elected from the ACCA. The term of office shall be one year. 33.3 DUTIES OF OFFICERS 33.3.1 It shall be the duty of the State Executive Director to supervise the administration of all phases of chess
activity at the state level and preside at meetings of the ACCA. 33.3.2 It shall be the duty of the Regional Director to supervise the administration of all phases of chess activity
at Region tournaments, attend all meetings called by the State Executive Director, and forward all necessary information from the Regional Director to the State Executive Director.
33.4 PURPOSE - To establish a framework, which will provide the opportunity for AIA members to participate in Region
and State Chess Tournaments with the following educational values in mind: • Provide the skills for playing chess. • Develop an appreciation for the game of chess. • Develop principles of self-discipline, logic and concentration for a lifelong carry-over activity.
33.5 MEMBERSHIP - Any member school is eligible to participate in chess activities sponsored and sanctioned by the
AIA. 33.6 ORGANIZATION - The state will be divided into four regional areas. Any exception to this alignment must be
recommended by the Arizona State Chess Sponsors Association (ACCA) Executive Committee and approved by the AIA Executive Board.
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33.7 FINANCES 33.7.1 The State Treasurer shall be responsible for the accounting of all funds and records for all state-
sponsored chess contests. The records shall be audited annually by the AIA. 33.7.2 The Regional Director shall be responsible for the accounting of all funds and records for all Region
sponsored chess contests. These records shall be audited annually by the AIA. 33.7.3 As far as feasible, the cost of all regional and post-season contests shall be equitably distributed
among the participating schools. 33.8 ELIGIBILITY 33.8.1 All students participating in chess contests sponsored by the AIA must meet domicile and academic
requirements. 33.8.2 In order to compete in a tournament, each participating student must be at the tournament site at the
start of the first round unless the tournament director is notified in advance by the student’s coach. DETERMINATION: Q: May a coach of the chess team be a non-certified person?
A: A coach of a chess team may be either a classified or certified person employed in that district. (Ex. Bd. 5/77)
33.8.3 To be eligible to play in qualifiers for the Post-Season Team Tournament or the Post-Season Individual
Chess Tournament, a player must play at least six games of AIA chess competition, varsity or junior varsity, within the Region or invitational tournament.
33.9 RULES - Unless otherwise stated herein, the official rules for chess matches shall be those of the U.S. Chess
Federation. 33.10 SEASON OF CHESS - The season of practice is the school year and the season of competition shall begin the third
weekend of August and conclude with the post-season individual tournament no later than the third weekend of December.
33.11 SCHEDULES 33.11.1 Each Region will develop its own schedule as provided for in the AIA Bylaws. Region schedules are
recommended when feasible. 33.11.2 All Region schedules shall be in the AIA office 30 days prior to the first match. 33.12 INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION 33.12.1 Any school, regardless of Conference or membership classification, may compete with any other
school in the state. 33.12.2 Competition is open to both boys and girls. 33.12.3 Teams shall consist of five players seeded on boards one through five. Junior varsity players will be
seeded beginning with board six. 33.12.4 When a regular team member is declared unable to participate in his/her established position by the
Tournament Director, that position shall be filled by advancing all team members below. When a player misses a round of a tournament, it will be handled within USCF rules.
A team member may be declared unable to participate by the Tournament Director when he/she has
missed a round and is not present to participate at the start of the next round.
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When a player misses a round of a tournament in team competition, that position in the starting line-up will be filled by advancing each player one board spot and filling in board five with an alternate player. If a player, who has missed one or more rounds, returns to play in a subsequent round, that player will be placed in his/her original board position, and the alternate player will be dropped from board five and re-enter the alternate section. All of this must be arranged with the tournament director in advance, in accordance with USCF rules.
33.12.5 A current ranking board order must be presented by the sponsor at each interschool competition. 33.12.6 Composite teams should be ranked in order of rating and play “exhibition” for rating only unless the
composite has three members from the same school. 33.13 RATINGS 33.13.1 AIA chess ratings are based on the Thomas Rating System. Non-USCF new players to AIA chess start
with a rating of 400. The Coach and Region Director may establish a more equitable AIA rating if the AIA player has a “Current Published USCF Rating.” The Coach may change any new AIA player’s rating one time, to more clearly reflect that player’s “Current Published USCF Rating.” Prior to the start of each AIA season, the Coach may petition the Region Director for an adjustment to the AIA rating of any returning player based on that player’s “Current Published USCF Rating.” To make a rating change of a returning player, the Coach must submit USCF rating verification to the Region Director. The formula should be: the student’s last published USCF rating times .4+125. Provisional USCF ratings are not eligible. If two high school players agree to play their scheduled AIA game for a U.S.C.F. (U.S. Chess Federation) rating, they must make their request in writing to a U.S.C.F. Tournament Director at the tournament site before the start of the round. The players’ U.S.C.F. rated game will not affect AIA pairings or results. No player rating shall fall below “300” which is established as the “Floor Rating” for all AIA players.
33.13.2 Individual player ratings shall be updated prior to each major tournament. 33.13.3 All team members are to be placed in board order according to ratings and must play in that order
throughout the tournament. Players may be out of rating order by the following points: August/September 75 October/November/December 50 33.14 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS - INTER-REGIONAL / INVITATIONAL 33.14.1 Dates and Sites
33.14.1.1 The time, dates and sites for the regional qualifying tournament and the post-season tournament will be recommended by the ACCA Committee and approved by the AIA Executive Board.
33.14.1.2 A schedule of recommended chess tournaments for the following school year shall be
submitted to the AIA by the ACCA Committee no later than August 1. 33.14.1.3 A school desiring to host a tournament for the following school year shall apply to the
ACCA Executive Committee by May 1. 33.14.1.4 In recommending a tournament(s), the ACCA Executive Committee will consider regional
areas. 33.14.1.5 The post-season individual and team tournaments must be concluded by the third
weekend in December.
33.14.2 Registration Fees and Records
33.14.2.1 Registration fees shall be recommended by the ACCA Committee and approved by the AIA Executive Board.
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33.14.2.2 Permanent records shall be maintained for team and individual results.
33.14.3 Match and League Regulations
33.14.3.1 Schedule - ACCA recommends the scheduling of quadrangular chess matches to be held on Saturdays.
Dual matches need not be cleared with the AIA, but must be submitted in writing to a
Regional Director and postmarked prior to the match.
33.14.3.2 Limitations - No school shall be involved in more than 12 Saturdays of competition, excluding the post-season tournament.
33.14.3.3 Leagues - Leagues must be formed within a Region.
33.14.3.3.1 ACCA recommends a home-away schedule to count for League
Championships or a league meet format. 33.14.3.3.2 Trophies may be awarded for League Championships and runner-up. 33.14.3.3.3 If trophies are to be awarded, the League must be assessed the expense
equally and the monies collected and disbursed by the Regional Director or his/her assistant.
33.14.3.4 Match Play Regulations - No adjudications shall be made.
33.14.3.4.1 Time Control - Game to be 75 minutes total “for each player”, 70 minutes
with a five second time delay clock. USCF sudden-death rules shall apply during the last five minutes of time
control. 33.14.3.4.2 Tie-Break Systems Order
• Team Tie-Breaks - U. S. Team System. For each round, the final score
of the opposing team is multiplied by the number of points scored against that team. For example; if Team A scores 3.5:1.5 against Team B, which finished with three match points, Team A's tie-breaks for that round is 3.5 x 3 = 10.5 for that round. If a composite team is in the tournament, calculate team tie-breaks by multiplying the total team tie-breaks by the number of rounds versus non-composite teams.
• Game (or match) points. • Average of the opponents' initial rating. • The tie-break system for individual board awards at a team tournament,
the first average opponent progressive ratings, second average opponents opening round ratings.
33.14.3.4.3 Team Discipline - Only coaches can notify Directors of a line change.
• Teams must identify members by colored name tags with number, by dress, or uniform.
• Tournament Directors may penalize a team for undue noise by
deducting three tie-break points after the first warning. A second penalty action will be five additional tie-break points. The third penalty is the forfeiture of one game point. The fourth penalty will be team disqualification.
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33.14.3.4.4 Individual Tournament Tie-Breaks • Modified Median. • Average of the opponents' Initial rating. • Solkoff. 33.14.3.4.5 Team Tie-Breaks In Individual Tournaments
• Game points of a team's top five finishing players. • Cumulative game points of a team's top five finishing players. • Total cumulative game point totals of the opponents of a team's top five
finishing players. • Final total rating points of the opponents of a team's top five finishing
players. 33.14.4 Invitational Tournaments
33.14.4.1 There shall be at least one team swiss-paired and at least one individual swiss-paired Open (Inter-Regional) Invitational Tournament per school year.
33.14.4.2 Each Region is limited to one open invitational per school year. 33.14.4.3 Dates for open invitationals shall be Friday evenings and Saturdays between
September 10 to November 10 – rotating basis.
33.14.4.4 Regions may have closed (intra-regional) invitationals; entry fees/awards must meet ACCA/AIA criteria.
33.14.4.4.1 If an out-of-state or out-of-region team is needed to bring the tournament to
a minimum of eight teams, an appeal may be made to the ACCA Executive Committee.
33.14.4.4.2 If a region starts its season with a closed individual tournament, there
shall be two sections:
• Open: Any varsity player or anyone 400 or over eligible AIA player. • Reserve: Any new player or anyone under 400.
Alternate: Sections rated at the discretion of the tournament director.
33.14.4.5 Official Protests At ACCA Tournaments - The Tournament Director may be advised by an
ACCA Ad Hoc Committee of any three members selected from: ACCA Executive Officers, Regional Director at the tournament site, Tournament Registrar (host).
33.14.4.5.1 In the event one or two of the above possible committee members are
involved in the protest, the remaining members shall be selected from the ACCA Regional Officers in tournament attendance.
33.14.5 Post-Season Tournament Rules - Team
33.14.5.1 Each school must have an organized program in chess. 33.14.5.2 A team must play in at least six match games within the Region of AIA competition in
order to be eligible to participate in a qualifier or post-season tournament.
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33.14.5.3 Preregistration for the five-member team with three alternates postmarked by the Monday prior to the regionals on Saturday. Preregistration for a team plus alternates must be submitted to the host school or tournament director no later than twenty-four hours prior to the start of round one, and any individual changes may be made as necessary at the tournament director’s discretion.
33.14.5.4 Teams must be accompanied by their sponsors to verify line-ups and/or substitutions. 33.14.5.5 Regional tournament play is to qualify the 16 teams for the post-season finals.
33.14.5.5.1 The top two teams from each Region shall be invited to the post-season
tournament. 33.14.5.5.2 Eight at-large teams will also qualify for the post-season tournament.
These teams will be prorated on the basis of the total number of teams participating in a full season of regional play.
• A full season shall be at least six matches within the Region, to be
completed by December 1. A team playing fewer than six matches shall count as a proportional fraction.
• The total number of teams participating in the post-season finals will
be 16. 33.14.5.5.3 If a Region plays a round-robin season schedule, selection of teams
qualifying for the post-season tournament may be based on the ranking from the season schedule play.
33.14.5.5.4 The AIA Executive Board shall determine the dates and sites of inter-
regional and post-season tournaments.
33.14.5.5.5 Opening round pairings in the Post-Season Team Tournament will be by the rating system. Subsequent rounds will pair teams of equal score groups by team entering ratings, following USCF (Harkness) pairing rules.
33.14.5.6 The Post-Season Team Tournament will be hosted by the school in each Region which
placed the highest in the previous post-season tournament according to the following schedule:
2002 - Region III 2007 - Region I 2003 - Region I 2008 - Region II 2004 - Region II 2009 - Region IV 2005 Region IV 2010 Region III 2006 - Region III 2010 Region III 2016 Region II 2011 Region I 2017 Region IV 2012 Region II 2018 Region III 2013 Region IV 2019 Region I 2014 Region III 2020 Region II
2015 Region I 33.14.6 Post-Season Tournament Rules - Individual
33.14.6.1 Each individual must have completed at least six games of competition, varsity or junior varsity, within the Region or invitational tournament during the school year in order to qualify for the Regional Individual Tournament.
33.14.6.2 Individuals must be accompanied by their sponsors to verify board positions. 33.14.6.3 The Regional Individual Tournament will be a swiss-style individual of a least three
rounds. (Section 33.14 cont'd. on next page)
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33.14.6.4 Pairings will seed the players by the rating system following U.S.C.F. (Harkness) pairing
rules. 33.14.6.4.1 Each Region will send its top six scorers to the post-season tournament. 33.14.6.4.2 Twenty-four (24) at-large entrants will qualify for the Post-Season Individual
Tournament.
33.14.6.4.3 The number of at-large entrants for each region in the state AIA Individual Chess Tournament will be calculated by that region’s percentage of the combined regions’ total number of entrants in the four regional AIA individual qualifiers in calculating which percentage of the twenty-four (24) at-large berths each region receives, rounded off to the next nearest whole number. In case of a tie, the higher rated entrant will qualify.
33.14.6.4.4 If the prorating involves a decimal rounding-up problem, those Regions
which send the most teams to the post-season tournament will get an extra man consideration.
33.14.6.5 The Post-Season Individual Tournament will be a 48-entry, swiss-style individual of six
rounds.
33.14.6.6 The host school for the Post-Season Individual Tournament will be the highest ranking school in the scheduled Region from the post-season team finals of the previous year.
33.14.6.6.1 The scheduled Regions will be rotated in the following order:
2004 - Region IV 2005 - Region III 2006 - Region I 2007 - Region II 2008 - Region IV 2009 - Region III 2010 - Region I 2011 - Region II
33.14.6.6.2 This rotation sequence shall continue in subsequent years. In the event
the scheduled school no longer has a chess program, the host school will be the next highest-ranking school in the same scheduled Region.
33.14.7 Awards - The AIA shall be responsible for the purchase and standardization of all post-season
tournament awards. (See Article 13, Section 13.1)
33.14.7.1 Regional and State Team
33.14.7.1.1 Plaques will be awarded to each Region Champion. 33.14.7.1.2 Regional Champion team members will receive certificates. 33.14.7.1.3 A certificate will be awarded to the top board player at the regional
tournament. 33.14.7.1.2 Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place teams in the state
tournament.
33.14.7.1.5 The school of the State Championship Team shall be awarded custody of the Stokes Memorial Traveling Trophy in accordance with the will of Mr. Stokes, the donor.
(Section 33.14 cont'd. on next page)
2010 Region I 2016 Region IV 2011 Region II 2017 Region III 2012 Region IV 2018 Region I 2013 Region III 2019 Region II 2014 Region I 2020 Region IV 2015 Region II
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33.14.7.1.3 Medals will be awarded to team members of the first and second place teams at Regionals, and the first through fifth teams at the Post-Season Team Tournament.
33.14.7.1.4 Certificates Medals will be awarded to the top board one through five
players at the post-season team tournament.
33.14.7.2 Regional and Post-Season Individual
33.14.7.2.1 Medals will be awarded to the top four players in each Region. 33.14.7.2.2 Certificates will be awarded to all at-large entrants who play in the post-
season tournament. 33.14.7.2.3 Trophies will be awarded to the Post-Season Champion and to the runner-
up. Medals will be presented to the third, fourth and fifth place individuals.
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ARTICLE 34
JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (J.R.O.T.C.)
34.1 PURPOSE - To establish the framework for the JROTC Programs of Arizona to participate in both curricular and competitive JROTC Programs are a partnership between their respective school districts and the specific service branch of the US Armed Forces that provides support to the program. The US Army, US Navy, US Air Force and the US Marine Corps all support JROTC Programs within the Arizona Educational Community.
34.2 PHILOSOPHY – While it is a partnership, the home school district has the final word on what JROTC Programs
may or may not do. All activities are to advance the JROTC mission of improving the educational success of the program’s cadets. All JROTC Programs participate in curricular and competitive events, though each service branch has specific regulations that detail how programs will conduct these activities.
34.2.1 Required curricular activities. Because of service requirements, an activity that is
required by the curriculum can also be a competitive event (i.e. color guards may be curricular in presenting the National Colors at a community event and competitive at a drill meet where there is judging and awards).
34.2.2 Voluntary competitions. All JROTC Programs are encouraged to participate in competitions that enhance
the program’s educational goals. The AIA approved activities/events are listed in paragraph 34.8 EVENTS. 34.3 MEMBERSHIP - Any JROTC Program, regardless of Region membership, may participate in program-related
events with any or all other JROTC Programs. 34.4 PARTICIPATION - Member schools may have program-related competitive events with one another under the
following conditions: 34.4.1 All events involving three or more programs will be sanctioned by the AIA. Generally, these events will
be submitted to the AIA during the spring semester, for inclusion in the AIA’s Sanctioned Events Calendar for the next school year.
34.4.2 All participants must be regularly enrolled JROTC cadets at a school having a JROTC program and
must comply with the academic requirements of the AIA.
34.4.3 The primary intent is to ensure participation by the widest number of cadets. While there may be a small number of JROTC Cadets who compete in several categories of JROTC events similar to three sport athletes, their level of participation shall not be at the exclusion of other cadets nor exceed that of other multi -sport athletes at that school.
34.4.4 JROTC events will be self-funded.
34.5 SEASON - Generally, the season for JROTC activities is the academic school year which spans all three traditional
sport seasons, fall, winter, and spring. However, there are unique events that occur outside the school year, sponsored by external organizations that are curricular in nature, and are of no cost to the school district. These activities will be approved with a case-by-case evaluation by the concerned school district, and coordinated with the AIA.
34.6 JUDGES - Judges for competitive events will be unpaid volunteers from organizations that have expertise in the
various skills and events being evaluated.
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34.7 AWARDS - Awards will normally be paid for by JROTC funds or donated by Veteran/Military organizations. Awards
of the following nature may be presented: 34.8.1 Rotating event trophies not to exceed $100.00 each in value. 34.8.2 Retained event trophies or plaques not to exceed $50.00 in value.
34.8.3 Individual awards or plaques, medals, ribbons or certificates not to exceed $25.00 each in value.
34.8 EVENTS – There are three main categories of JROTC events which encompass a vast area of expertise, competitive conditions, and evaluations: Drill & Ceremonies, Marksmanship, and Field Activities/Physical Fitness. These events may be both JROTC curricular and competitive, depending on the situation and must meet the specific requirements and limitations on how their JROTC programs may participate in these areas as stipulated by each Military Service. Additionally, each Military Service stipulates minimum expectations for the number of events in each category in which a program must participate.
Any events not listed above must be sanctioned by the AIA Executive Board.
34.8.1 Drill & Ceremonies: Broadly, the definition of Military Drill & Ceremonies is derived from the relevant service manuals (i.e., US Army FM 3-21.5) and the Standing Operations Procedures (SOP) of each organization. Community support events (parades, presentation color guards, honor guards) are distinct from competition Drill Meets which involve judging and awards.
34.8.2 Marksmanship: All shooting activities fall within this area, whose relevant regulations are derived from
the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and the National Rifle Association (NRA). Critical for all shooting activities is the teaching of safety and the maintaining of safe firing conditions.
34.8.3 Field Activities/Physical Fitness: This area includes activities that are the most physical in nature: Field
Activities: Orienteering, Mountaineering, Leadership Reaction Courses, etc.; Physical Fitness: Fitness Tests (Presidential and Military), Running (Track and Cross Country), Team/Relay Events, etc.
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ARTICLE 35
SPEECH AND DEBATE
35.1 SPEECH AND DEBATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - The Speech and Debate Advisory Committee (SDAC) shall be an
ad hoc advisory committee of the AIA Executive Board. 35.1.1 Members will be as follows:
35.1.1.1 Conference Directors - Must be an AIA member school speech or debate coach. The term of office shall be three years.
Conference Directors shall be elected as follows: 1A-3A Conference - 3 Members 4A Conference - 3 Members 5A Conference - 3 Members
35.1.1.2 President of the Forensic League of Arizona. 35.1.1.3 State Chairperson of the International Thespian Society. 35.1.1.4 Chairperson of the Arizona District of the National Forensic League.
35.1.1.5 Administrators of all Conferences shall represent their respective Conferences. 35.1.1.6 The Vice-President of the Forensic League of Arizona.
35.1.1.7 The Treasurer of the Forensic League of Arizona. 35.1.1.8 The Secretary of the Forensic League of Arizona, who will act as the Recording Secretary
of the committee. 35.2 PURPOSE - To establish the framework which will provide the opportunity for AIA member schools to participate in
State Speech and Debate Tournaments with the following educational values in mind: 35.2.1 Develop the skills of communication. 35.2.2 Develop appreciation of literature and drama. 35.2.3 Promote the teaching of speech and drama in secondary schools. 35.3 MEMBERSHIP - Any member school is eligible to participate in AIA sponsored speech and debate activities. 35.4 ORGANIZATION - The state will be divided into three Speech and Debate Conferences, consisting of 1A-3A
Conference schools, 4A Conference schools and 5A Conference schools. Any exception to this alignment must be recommended by the SDAC and approved by the AIA Executive Board.
35.4.1 The SDAC may elect ad hoc nonvoting members to serve on the Committee for one year; renewable
term. 35.4.2 The President of the Forensic League of Arizona shall serve as the chairperson of the SDAC. 35.4.3 The Post-Season Tournament Committee will be the members of the SDAC.
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35.4.4 Duties of Chairperson and Directors
35.4.4.1 It shall be the duty of the SDAC Chairperson to:
35.4.4.1.1 Serve as spokesperson for all phases of speech and debate activity at the state level.
35.4.4.1.2 Preside at meetings of the SDAC. 35.4.4.1.3 Coordinate the planning and administration of the various Conference
Post-Season Speech and Debate Tournaments. He/She shall designate the Directors of each Conference tournament.
35.4.4.1.4 Attend and assist the Directors in the management of one of the
Conference Post-Season Speech and Debate Tournaments. 35.4.4.1.5 The SDAC Chairperson or a designee shall be responsible for the records
of the Post-Season Speech and Debate Tournaments. 35.4.4.1.6 The SDAC Chairperson or a designee shall be responsible for all
tournament related revenue and expense accounting in accordance with the AIA Operations Handbook.
35.4.4.2 Duties of all members of the SDAC:
35.4.4.2.1 Serve as spokesperson for all phases of speech and debate activity at the Conference level.
35.4.4.2.2 Attend all meetings called by the SDAC. 35.4.4.2.3 Forward all necessary information from the Conference to the SDAC. 35.4.4.2.4 Conference Directors shall serve as Directors of their respective
Conference Post-Season Speech and Debate Tournaments. 35.4.4.2.5 Conference Directors shall be responsible for all tournament related
revenue and expense accounting in accordance with the AIA Operations Handbook.
35.4.4.2. 6 Serve as committee of their respective Conference Tournaments. 35.5 EVENTS NEEDING SANCTION – Speech and Debate events may be held at the following level: 35.5.1 High school (e.g. Forensic League of Arizona), college or university invitational tournaments and/or
festivals: 35.5.1.1 Only AIA member or associate member schools may participate. 35.5.1.2 Each host school shall assume control and responsibility for the types of activities and for
the rules governing these activi ties. 35.5.1.3 Each host school shall clear dates for such events with the SDAC and obtain AIA approval. 35.5.2 All contests other than those herein enumerated must be listed as approved in the AIA Master
Calendar. If a contest is not listed in the Master Calendar, coaches or principals shall communicate with the AIA office.
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35.6 OFFICIAL RULES - The SDAC shall publish the AIA Speech and Debate Tournament Rules Book. The Tournament
Rules Book shall be updated annually with current rules and regulations. The Tournament Rules Book will include: official rules of conduct, tournament management procedures, descriptions and rules for specific events, and awards to be presented to participants.
35.7 SEASON OF COMPETITION - The season of competition shall begin September 1 and end April 30. 35.8 POST-SEASON TOURNAMENTS 35.8.1 Speech and Debate Post-Season Tournaments shall be held in the following manner: 35.8.1.1 There will be a 1A-3A Conference, a 4A Conference and a 5A Conference post-season
tournament held the third weekend in March. If there is a religious holiday conflict, then the tournament weekend will be changed to the nearest non-conflict weekend.
35.8.1.2 All schools will advance to their respective Conference post-season tournaments. Rules
for advancing to post-season tournaments will be set forth in the AIA Speech and Debate Rules.
35.8.2 Financing - Tournament expenses shall be covered by entry fees which shall be set by the SDAC and
specified in the AIA Speech and Debate Tournament Rules and shall be approved by the AIA Executive Board.
35.8.3 Eligibility - All students participating in contests sponsored or sanctioned by the AIA must meet domicile
and academic requirements. (See Article 15)
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“The secret of success is the
consistency to pursue.”
- Harry F. Banks
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ARTICLE 36
SPIRITLINE
36.1 SPIRITLINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE – The Spiritline Advisory Committee shall be an ad hoc advisory committee of the AIA Executive Board.
36.2 FUNCTION OF THE SPIRITLINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE – The function of the Spiritline Advisory Committee will
include, but not be limited to, the following: 36.2.1 Advise on the administration of an AIA Spiritline Post-Season Competition.
36.3 PHILOSOPHY OF SPIRITLINE Spiritline shall serve as a support group for the interscholastic athletic program within the school and, as such,
play a very important role in the administration of athletics/activities contests. Each squad should strive to boost school spirit, promote good sportsmanship, develop positive crowd involvement, and help student participants and spectators achieve the most worthwhile educational objectives of the interscholastic program.
Spiritline (cheerleading/pom-pon) activities should center on "leading" or "directing" the cheering of student and
adult fans. In this role, cheerleaders/pom-pon can become the school's most effective student leaders. Spiritline activities should be focused on: creating a cooperative spirit among the cheerleader/pom-pon squads, athletes, student bodies, school administrators and the communities; recognizing outstanding plays and examples of good sportsmanship on the part of both teams; and aiding the school and contest officials in the promotion of good sportsmanship and in the administration of the contest.
Performing is a secondary role of cheerleading/pom-pon and can effectively promote school spirit when included
at appropriate times at interscholastic contests such as pre-game, noninjury time-outs and intermissions, as well as pep rallies and assemblies.
Being the most recognizable representatives of a school, spirit groups are in a position of great influence;
therefore, high standards of conduct are essential. Positive personal behavior and squad cohesiveness demonstrate these standards. Appropriate behavior will help earn the respect of the student body, which is the core of developing effective school spirit and student involvement.
36.4 RULES / REGULATIONS - Official rules for spiritline shall be those of the current edition of the National Federation
Spirit Rules Book and the AIA Bylaws. 36.5 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - Spiritline will be required to meet eligibility requirements stipulated in Article 15 of
the AIA Bylaws. 36.6 SEASON OF ACTIVITY - The season of activity shall begin the first week of permissive football and shall end the
last day of the school year. 36.7 PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES - Members of spiritline squads shall be permitted to
participate on athletic activity teams at the discretion of the local campus or district administration. 36.8 ATTENDANCE AT CLINICS - Spiritline shall be permitted to attend noncompetitive clinics sponsored by AIA member
schools or outside organizations during the season of activity. Any outside organization must certify and guarantee compliance with National Federation and AIA rules and regulations.
36.9 COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES - The following criteria shall be used for spiritline competition activities:
36.9.1 Activity Participation in AIA Sanctioned Invitationals or Post-Season Competition – Spiritline is an AIA
activity in which member schools may choose to participate in AIA sanctioned invitationals and/or an annual AIA post-season competition.
36.9.2 Competition sponsored by organizations external to the school will be permitted providing the
sponsoring organization certifies and guarantees compliance with National Federation and AIA rules and regulations.
36.9.3 Competition is open to both male and female members of a spiritline.
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36.10 COACHES / COACHING 36.10.1 The AIA shall not have regulations concerning spiritline coaches coaching their own school squad
during the summer vacation period. Summer vacation period shall be identified as beginning with the last day of school and extending to the first day of permissive football practice for each Conference.
36.10.2 Coaches / Players - Activities outside the season of sport between coaches and members of spiritline
squads for fund raising or entertainment purposes will not jeopardize the eligibility of squad members.
36.10.3 The head coaches of spiritline shall be exempt from Article 3 of the AIA Constitution (which states that a head coach must have an Arizona Teaching Certificate).
36.10.4 Spiritline coaches shall be AACCA (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors)
Safety Certified and shall provide proof of certification to the Athletic Director of the local campus and the AIA office.
36.10.4.1 Members of spiritline squads shall not stunt during the season of activity until the coaches
have provided proof of their AACCA Safety Certification to the Athletic Director of the local campus and the AIA office.
36.10.5 Spiritline coaches shall attend a National Federation Spirit Rules Interpretation Class each school year.
The National Federation Spirit Rules Interpretation Class shall consist of the clarification, interpretation and current changes of the National Federation Spirit Rule Book.
36.10.5.1 Members of spiritline squads shall not stunt during the season of activity until the coaches
have attended a National Federation Spirit Rules Interpretation Class.
36.10.5.2 Upon a confirmed report of a National Federation Spirit Rules violation, except during an AIA Sanctioned Invitational and/or an annual AIA Post-Season Competition, the following procedure shall apply per individual occurrence:
First Violation = Warning to the squad in violation Second Violation = Inability for the squad in violation to stunt
Third Violation = Inability for the squad in violation to compete 36.11 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT - Use of school equipment during the summer vacation period shall be at the discretion of
the local campus or district administration. 36.11.1 School Transportation During Summer - School provided transportation for summer activities is a local
option. 36.12 NONSCHOOL/CLUB PARTICIPATION
36.12.1 A student who is a member of a school Spiritline team shall not practice or compete with any other
cheer/pom group, team, club, organization, association, etc., in that athletic-activity during the interscholastic season of competition. For purposes of this rule, the interscholastic season of competition shall begin with the first week of permissive football and concludes with the individual school’s last basketball game, including Post-Season competitions. Any student violating the above rule shall forfeit his/her eligibility for a minimum of the balance of the season for that athletic-activity or up to a maximum of one calendar year.
DETERMINATION: An individual student may take private lessons anytime except during the school
day or during school practice sessions. Schools shall not pay for, arrange or in any way provide these individual private lessons. Individual private lessons shall not be used to circumvent or evade the nonschool/all-star participation rule and any such use of private lessons will be considered a violation of the nonschool/all-star participation rule. (Ex. Bd. 2/18/03) (This excludes competitive dance and gymnastics).
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ARTICLE 37
THEATRE
37.1 THEATRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - The Theatre Advisory Committee (TAC) shall be an ad hoc advisory committee of the AIA Executive Board.
37.1.1 Members will be as follows:
37.1.1.1 Conference Directors - Must be an AIA member school theatre coach. The term of office shall be two years.
Conference Directors shall be elected as follows: 1A-3A Conference - 2 Members 4A Conference - 2 Members 5A Conference - 2 Members
37.1.1.2 State Chairperson of the International Thespian Society (Arizona Thespians). 37.1.1.3 Northern Area Representative.
37.1.1.4 Central Area Representative. 37.1.1.5 Southern Area Representative.
37.1.1.6 A representative from the AIA Speech and Debate Committee.
37.1.1.7 State One Act Chairpers on
37.2 PURPOSE - To establish the framework which will provide the opportunity for AIA member schools to participate in
Theatre Festivals with the following educational values in mind: 37.2.1 Develop the skills of communication. 37.2.2 Develop appreciation of literature and drama. 37.2.3 Promote the teaching of drama in secondary schools. 37.3 MEMBERSHIP - Any member school is eligible to participate in AIA sponsored theatre activities. 37.4 ORGANIZATION - The state will be divided into three Theatre Conferences, consisting of 1A-3A Conference schools,
4A Conference schools and 5A Conference schools. Any exception to this alignment must be recommended by the TAC and approved by the AIA Executive Board.
37.4.1 The TAC may elect ad hoc nonvoting members to serve on the Committee for one year; renewable term. 37.4.2 The Chairman of the Thespian Society (Arizona Thespians) shall serve as the chairperson of the TAC or
the committee shall elect a Chairman 37.4.3 The Post-Season Tournament Committee will be the members of the TAC.
37.4.4 Duties of Chairperson, Directors and Area Representatives 37.4.4.1 It shall be the duty of the TAC Chairperson to:
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37.4.4.1.1 Serve as spokesperson for all phases of theatre activity at the state level. 37.4.4.1.2 Preside at meetings of the TAC. 37.4.4.1.3 Coordinate the planning and administration of the various Conference
Theatre Festivals (Northern AZ Acting Festival, Central AZ Acting Festival, Southern AZ Acting Festival) with the Area Representative.
37.4.4.1.4 Attend and assist the Directors and Area Representatives in the
management of one of the Area Acting Festivals. 37.4.4.1.5 The TAC Chairperson or a designee shall be responsible for the records of
the Area Acting Festivals and the State One Act Festival. 37.4.4.1.6 The TAC Chairperson or a designee shall be responsible for all tournament
related revenue and expense accounting in accordance with the AIA Operations Handbook.
37.4.4.2 Duties of all members of the TAC: 37.4.4.2.1 Serve as spokesperson for all phases of theatre activity at the Conference
level. 37.4.4.2.2 Attend all meetings called by the TAC. 37.4.4.2.3 Forward all necessary information from the Conference to the TAC. 37.4.4.2.4 Area Representatives shall serve as Directors of their respective Acting
Festivals. 37.4.4.2.5 Area Representatives shall be responsible for all acting festival related
revenue and expense accounting in accordance with the AIA Operations Handbook.
37.4.4.2.6 Serve as committee of their respective Conference Festivals. 37.5 EVENTS NEEDING SANCTION - Theatre events may be held at the following level if approved by TAC: 37.5.1 High school (e.g. Forensic League of Arizona, International Thespian Society), college or university
invitational tournaments and/or festivals: 37.5.1.1 Only AIA member or associate member schools may participate. 37.5.1.2 Each host school shall assume control and responsibility for the types of activities and for
the rules governing these activities. 37.5.1.3 Each host school shall clear dates for such events with the TAC and obtain AIA approval. 37.5.2 All contests other than those herein enumerated must be listed as approved in the AIA Master Calendar.
If a contest is not listed in the Master Calendar, coaches or principals shall communicate with the AIA office.
37.6 OFFICIAL RULES - The TAC shall publish the AIA Theatre Festival Rules Book. The Festival Rules Book shall be
updated annually with current rules and regulations. The Festival Rules Book will include: official rules of conduct, Festival management procedures, descriptions and rules for specific events, and awards to be presented to participants.
37.7 SEASON OF COMPETITION - The season of Festivals shall begin September 1 and end April 30.
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37.8 STATE ONE ACT FESTIVAL 37.8.1 State One Act Festival shall be held in the following manner: 37.8.1.1 There will be a one State Festival held the fourth weekend in February. If there is a religious
holiday conflict, then the festival weekend will be changed to the nearest non-conflict weekend.
37.8.1.2 Rules for advancing to State One Act Festival will be set forth in the AIA Theatre Rules. 37.8.2 Financing - Festival expenses shall be covered by entry fees which shall be set by the TAC and specified
in the AIA Theatre Festival Rules and shall be approved by the AIA Executive Board.
37.8.3 Eligibility - All students participating in contests sponsored or sanctioned by the AIA must meet domicile and academic requirements as stated by AIA rules.
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You need three things in the theatre -- the play,
the actors and the audience, and each
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AIA FORMS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING AIA FORMS
• Please refer to the AIA Website www.aiaonline.org (About AIA) to obtain a copy of all forms.
All forms are user-friendly – To type directly on forms - open form and save to your desktop. Forms
can then be saved, printed or emailed after they are filled out. Form 15.10 – Transfer Rule / Hardship Appeal – can only be found in the
AIA Constitution & Bylaws Book • These are the only forms which will be provided.
• If you have questions concerning the proper use of these forms, please contact the AIA office.
FORM NUMBER FORM TITLE
3.0 Verification of Faculty Members 5.1 Proposed Amendment to AIA Constitution and Bylaws 8.1 Conference Placement Appeal Form 10.1-A Request for Sanction of “Intrastate” Activity Event Date(s) 10.1-B Request for Sanction of “Interstate” Activity Event Date(s) 10.1-C Application to NFHS for Sanction of Interstate Athletic Event 10.1-D Financial Report of NFHS Sanctioned Event 11.4-A Request to Cancel Varsity Contest or Program 11.4-B Notice of and Consent to Cancellation of Scheduled Varsity Contest 11.4-C Contest Schedule Change Form 14.10 Request for Lifetime Pass 14.12 AIA Position Statement 15.3 Enrollment Rule / Hardship Appeal 15.5 Domicile Rule / Hardship Appeal 15.5.3 Request for Eligibility – Legal Guardianship / Ward of Court 15.7-A Annual Preparticipation Physical Evaluation 15.7-B Annual Preparticipation Physical Examination 15.10 Transfer Rule / Hardship Appeal 15.13-A Notification of Ineligibility and Right to Appeal 15.13-B Student Appeal Petition 16.3 Sportsmanship Ejection Form 16.4 Report of Violation 18.5 Officials’ Mileage Reimbursement Fees / Phoenix and Tucson Metro / Yuma 520 Transfer with Domicile Change 530 Student Sports Participation / Previous 12 Months
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Telephone: (602) 385-3810 - Fax: (602) 385-3779 TRANSFER RULE
HARDSHIP APPEAL
PURPOSE OF FORM: This form is used only to request a WAIVER OF THE TRANSFER RULE (i.e., student enrolls and attends one or more classes then changes enrollment to/from one school to another school) APPLICABLE AIA BYLAWS: Article 15. Student Eligibility Rules, Section 15.10 Transfer Rule: After enrolling and attending one or more classes, students changing enrollment to/from one school to another school shall be considered a transferring student. Student shall be eligible to participate in interscholastic competition at the school to which he/she transferred provided there is a corresponding change of domicile of parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Article 15. Student Eligibility Rules, Section 15.14 Hardship: In individual cases, the AIA Appeals Committee may, at its discretion and upon such terms and conditions as it may impose, waive or modify the Transfer Rules (Article 15, Section 15.10) when, in its opinion, enforcement of the rule would work an undue hardship upon the student. NOTE: This form must be received in the AIA Office no later than 1 week prior to an AIA Appeals Committee meeting date. Complete and mail all sections of this form, along with additional documentation, to the AIA office. Rulings on hardship eligibility requests will be communicated by phone within 24 hours of hearing. The receiving school is responsible for originating and processing the Domicile/Transfer Rule Appeal Form and obtaining Verification of Reason for Transfer from the sending school (see Section I). Written notice of the right to attend the appeal hearing must be given to the student and the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) by the school administrator. Copy of this written notice shall be part of the appeal documentation. (Refer to Article 15, Section 15.13)
Should the student, parent(s) or legal guardian(s) wish to attend the appeal hearing, they must be accompanied by a school administrator from the school of enrollment. Please indicate those who wish to attend: Administrator____ Student____ Parent(s) ____Legal Guardian(s) ____ Other____ None____ NOTE: Should the student, parent(s) or legal guardian(s) not wish to attend the hearing, a ruling on the hardship eligibility request will be based upon the written material submitted. Administrator and appropriate head coach of sending and receiving school may be required to attend the hearing.
APPEAL INFORMATION To be completed by RECEIVING SCHOOL Submit the following documentation with this form: 1. Up-to-date student transcript. 2. Current class schedule (student must be enrolled and attending classes). 3. Financial Hardship – Previous two years’ income tax returns, current earnings statement, list of monthly
expenditures, and other financial information. 4. Disabling Illness Hardship – Detailed medical documentation. 5. Section I to be completed by sending school and mailed back to receiving school to be part of this application. 6. Section II to be completed by parents or guardians and student. 7. Section III to be completed by receiving school staff. NOTE: This application must be completed before hardship appeals committee can hear the appeal for hardship. FORM 15.10 6/10 Page 1 of 8
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The VERIFICATION BY SENDING SCHOOL shown below, which is a part of the Transfer Rule Appeal Form, is to be completed by the sending school (school previously attended) and returned to the receiving school (school of enrollment). NAME OF STUDENT: ____________________________________DATE:___________________ SENDING SCHOOL: ________________________________________________ The above named student has requested a hardship appeal hearing to waive the Transfer Rule because of
______________ ______________________ (i.e., financial, disabling illness). In order to provide the AIA
Appeals Committee with any pertinent information available, please complete and return this form to:
__________________________________ no later than ____________________.
(Receiving School) (Date Required)
Section I - To be completed by SENDING SCHOOL
VERIFICATION BY SENDING SCHOOL (REASON FOR TRANSFER)
This portion of the form is to be completed by the sending school (school previously attended) and returned to the receiving school (school of enrollment). Please include any and all information, which may assist at the student’s hardship appeal hearing. _______________________attended _______________________________ from _______ to ______. (Name of Student) (Name of School) • Based on my knowledge, the reason for transfer was:
• Has this transfer student, parents or guardian ever expressed concern regarding athletic participation? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, please explain:
• Do you believe the reason for this transfer is in any way related to athletic participation?
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Section I - To be completed by SENDING SCHOOL – Cont’d • Was the reason for transfer due to a situation that could not be corrected by your school? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If Yes, reason why: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ • Did you address the reason for student transfer? Please list steps you took to correct student’s reason for
transfer. ( ) Yes ( ) No • If the reason for the transfer indicated above was “financial”, please respond to the following:
Did student apply for financial aid? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If yes, was financial aid awarded and how much? Please provide copy of financial aid request document including how much was awarded and for how long the aid was awarded. PLEASE ADD ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU BELIEVE IS IMPORTANT FOR THE HARDSHIP COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER REGARDING THIS STUDENT.
NOTE: Attach additional materials if needed. _________________________________________ PRINCIPAL’S SIGNATURE (Date) FORM 15.10 6/10 Page 3 of 8
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Section I – To be filled out by SENDING SCHOOL’S COACHES – Cont’d SPORT: _____________________________________________ Have the transfer student, parents or guardian expressed concern to you or any member of your staff regarding their son or daughter’s: • Status on the team
( ) Yes ( ) No • Playing time
( ) Yes ( ) No
• Status of program
( ) Yes ( ) No • Philosophy of coach
( ) Yes ( ) No
• Philosophy of athletic program
( ) Yes ( ) No
• Do you believe the reason for this transfer is in any way related to athletic participation?
( ) Yes ( ) No Explain any yes answer:
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Section II - To be completed by PARENT or GUARDIAN I understand the definition of hardship. My son/daughter’s school principal has clearly explained the meaning and intent of the hardship rule. I verify that the following information is correct and I realize that any falsification of the application will result in my son/daughter losing high school athletic eligibility. ____________________________________ _______________________________________ Signature of Father/Legal Guardian Date Signature of Mother/Legal Guardian Date _____________________________________________ Signature of Student Date *********************************************************************************************************************** Name of Student: _____________________________________ Grade: __________________ Current School: ____________________________________________ Age: _______________ School from which your have transferred: _____________________________________________ Number of semesters in high school: ____________ Previous semester’s GPA: ______________ Other schools student has attended beginning in the 9th grade:____________________________ Units passed previous semester: _______________ Sports in which you plan to participate:
Describe below how this hardship eligibility request applies to Article 15, Section 15.14, Paragraph 15.14. Hardship Defined. (If additional space is required, use blank paper and attach to this form). If financial hardship existed, did you request financial assistance? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, how much financial assistance was granted? _________________________ FORM 15.10 6/10 Page 5 of 8
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Section II - To be completed by PARENT or GUARDIAN - Cont’d Please complete the following questions: 1. My son/daughter is seeking to avoid or nullify the effect of a penalty at his/her previous school that relates
to discipline or sports eligibility. ( ) Yes ( ) No 2. My son/daughter has been approached by athletic personnel or other individuals with the intent of
encouraging their transfer to school of application. ( ) Yes ( ) No 3. I, as the parent or legal guardian of the applicant, have been approached by athletic personnel or other
individuals, e.g. booster club members, with the intent of encouraging their transfer to school of application. ( ) Yes ( ) No 4. My son/daughter is following a coach to another school where the coach has transferred. ( ) Yes ( ) No 5. My son/daughter seeks to participate with teammates or coaches with whom he/she participated in non-
school competition during the preceding twelve months. ( ) Yes ( ) No 6. My son/daughter is receiving financial aid from an individual or group associated with the school of transfer. ( ) Yes ( ) No 7. My son/daughter has received a questionnaire card or letter encouraging my child’s transfer to the school
of application. ( ) Yes ( ) No 8. My son/daughter has been given an item from a coach or school personnel who represents the school of
transfer. ( ) Yes ( ) No 9. Have you ever expressed to the coach concerns regarding your son or daughter’s status on the team,
coaching philosophy, performance of coach on team? ( ) Yes ( ) No 10. Have you informed the principal or athletic director of any concerns you may have regarding your son or
daughter’s status on the team? ( ) Yes ( ) No 11. Have you requested assistance from any member of the school administration regarding issues and
concerns regarding your son or daughter’s educational experience at their school? ( ) Yes ( ) No FORM 15.10 6/10 Page 6 of 8
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Section III - To be completed by the STAFF OF THE RECEIVING SCHOOL
As a high school administrator and coach of an AIA member school, I realize that recruiting and or undue influence is unethical, unprofessional and completely against the rules and regulations established for high school sports. Reference: Article 2. Membership, Section 2.6, Paragraph 2.6.2.5 Article 15. Student Eligibility Requirements, Section 15.12 Article 17. Coaches and Coaching, Section 17.4, Paragraph 17.4.3.3 I also realize that disciplinary action can be taken by the AIA Executive Board for making contact or encouraging a student who does not reside in my schools’ attendance zone to transfer. I also realize that these restrictions apply to booster clubs and any other individual who would contact a student for the sole purpose of encouraging a student to attend a specific school. I realize that this type of contact can jeopardize my coaching position and the eligibility of the student and the team in which the student is a team member. I also understand that any falsification of this document will jeopardize the team in which the applicant is a member and my future as a coach at any high school in the state of Arizona. I fully understand the philosophy of the AIA as it relates to recruiting and verify that there has been no attempt to recruit the applicant to transfer schools for the purpose of participating in an athletic program. NOTE: This form must be read and signed by the principal, athletic administrator, and all coaches
involved in the program in which the transfer student intends to participate . _________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL Date _________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR Date FORM 15.10 6/10 Page 7 of 8
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Section III – To be filled out by RECEIVING SCHOOL’S COACHES – Cont’d All coaches of sports listed in Section II of this application form must sign below. This would include assistants, volunteers and head coaches. Please read Section III before signing this document. SPORT: _____________________________________________ _________________________________ Head Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Assistant Coach Assistant Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Assistant Coach Assistant Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Assistant Coach Assistant Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Assistant Coach Assistant Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Volunteer Coach Volunteer Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Volunteer Coach Volunteer Coach
SPORT: ____________________________________________ _________________________________ Head Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Assistant Coach Assistant Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Assistant Coach Assistant Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Assistant Coach Assistant Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Assistant Coach Assistant Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Volunteer Coach Volunteer Coach _________________________________ __________________________________ Volunteer Coach Volunteer Coach FORM 15.10 6/10 Page 8 of 8
INDEX A Academic rule, 39 Activities (see nonathletic activities) Adding a new sport/activity: notification to conference, 27 participation fee, 21 Advisement (penalty), 52 Age limit rule, 41 AIA incorporation: dissolution, 2 duties and responsibilities, 2 indebtedness, 2 name of organization, 1 objectives, 1 offices, 1 philosophy, 1 position statement, 36 staff, iii Alcohol, 36, 70 Alignment: conference, iv, 18 appeals, 18 region, vi, 18 appeals, 19 All-star competi tion, 34 position statement, 34 Alternative school students, 40 Amateur rule, 46 Amending constitution and bylaws: effective date of amendment, 11 method of proposing amendments, 11 required vote, 11 Appeals: conference placement, 18 region alignment, 19 schools: disqualification, 52 forfeiture, 53 ineligible player, 53 reported violation, 56 unreported violation, 57 student eligibility, 49 Application for eligibility, 42 Application for membership, 3 Arizona Revised Statues §15-802.01 (A), 38 Assessments: athletic mileage: associate member, 21 full member, 21 student excess accident insurance, 21 Associate member, 4, 26 Athletic mileage, 21 Attendance, 39, 43 Attendance zone (domicile rule), 39 Audit (independent), 14 Awards: conference, 30 Komadina, Tony, ix, 31 medals and trophies, 30 overall excellence: Hendrickson, H. A., viii, 31 Row, E. A., viii, 31 Stone, Don F., viii, 31 scholar-athlete (Coy), ix region, 30
Badminton: coaches/coaching, 72 contest participation, 71 interschool competition, 72 number of matches in season, 71 post-season tournaments: awards, 74 dates and sites, 72 post-season, 29, 72 practice on site, 74 protests, 74 region, 72 rules, 71 schedules, 71 school equipment, 88 school transportation during summer, 72 season of sport, 71 Baseball: coaches/coaching, 77 contest participation, 77 interschool competition, 77 number of games in season, 76 post-season tournaments: awards, 78 dates and sites, 77 post-season, 29, 77 practice on site, 78 protests, 78 region, 77 preseason interschool varsity scrimmage, 76 recruiting, 77 rules, 75 schedules, 76 school equipment, 77 school transportation during summer, 77 season of sport, 75 speed-up rules, 75 suspended game, 75 10-run rule, 75 time limit, 75 Basketball: coaches/coaching, 80 contest participation, 80 interschool competition, 80 mercy rule, 79 number of games in season, 80 post-season tournaments: awards, 81 dates and sites, 81 post-season, 29, 81 practice on site, 81 protests, 81 region, 81 preseason interschool varsity scrimmage, 79 rules, 79 schedules, 80 school equipment, 81 school transportation during summer, 81 season of sport, 79 BIA schools: attendance zone boundaries, 3 certification of staff, 6 drop of membership, 44 Birth record rule, 41 Blind and deaf students, 41 Boarding school, 44 Bordering state school, 4 Budget (operation), 23
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Index 2010-2011 C Calendar, standardized (see back cover) Cancellation of: contest or program, 27 officials, 28 Certificate, Arizona Teaching, 6, 59 Certificate of educational convenience, 39 Certification of school staff: BIA, 6 college preparatory, 6 private/parochial, 6 special function, 6 Championships: freshman, 26 junior varsity, 26 state, 29 (also see specific sport) Charter school students, 3, 17 online charter school students, 38 Cheerleading, 141 Chess: administrative officers, 128 advisory committee, 128 duties of officers, 128 eligibility, 129 finances, 129 interschool competition, 129 membership, 128 organization, 128 post-season tournaments /inter-regional/invitational: awards, 134 dates and sites, 130 invitational tournaments, 132 match and league regulations, 131 post-season tournament: individual, 29,133,134 team, 29,132 protests, 132 registration fees and records, 130 purpose, 128 ratings, 130 rules, 129 schedules, 129 season of chess, 129 Classification of member high schools, 18 Clinics/summer camps, 34, 46 Coaches and coaching: badminton, 72 baseball, 77 basketball, 80 cheerleading, 142 coaches/players, 34, 59 coaching during practice/competition, 60 coaching outside season of sport (see specific sport) coaching qualification, 59 code of ethics – coaches/sponsors, 60 contest ejection, 60 cross country, 83 football, 88 golf, 92 open facilities, 61 soccer, 99 softball, 103 spiritlines, 142 swimming, 106 tennis, 111 track, 115 volleyball, 119
wrestling, 122 Commissioner of officials, 14, 62-70 Committees: of the executive board: ad hoc advisory: advisory, 15 chess, 127 speech & debate, 138 theatre, 143 standing, 15 scheduling, conference, 27 tournament contests, 29 (also see specific sport) Competition: all-star, 34 dual, 24 extramural, 33 individual, 30,33,47 international, 25 interstate, 24 intrastate, 24 invitationals, 24 nonathletic, 127 non-interscholastic, 26 nonschool participation, 32 season of (see specific sport) Conference: alignment, iv appeals (placement), 19 awards, 30 classification plan, 17 student enrollment, 17 charter school students, 17 home school students, 17, 38 member school, 17 newly created school, 17 nonmember school, 17 October 1 figure, 17 meetings, 20 officers, vi, 20 responsibilities, 20 rules, 20 more restrictive than AIA, 14, 20 Consent: legal guardian, 42 parental, 42 Contests: cancellation/postponement, 27 ejection of coach, 60 management, 5, 27 responsibility, 5, 27 principal, 5 methods of shortening, 27 non-interscholastic, 26 participation (see specific sport) scheduling, 26 Constitution and bylaws (amendment of), 11 Council, legislative: authority, 7 constitution and bylaws (amendment of), 11 meetings, 8 members, 7 officers, 8 order of business, 8 presiding officer, 8, 14 qualifications/term of office, 8 quorum, 8 review and referendum, 9 Coy, scholar athlete award program, ix
Index 2010-2011 Cross country: coaches/coaching, 83 contest participation, 83 interschool competition, 83 number of meets in season, 82 post-season tournaments: awards, 84 dates and sites, 83 games committee, 84 post-season, 29, 83 practice on site, 84 protests, 84 region, 83 rules, 82 schedules, 82 school equipment, 83 school transportation during summer, 83 season of sport, 82 D Deaf and blind students, 41 Debate (speech and): ad hoc advisory committee, 138 duties of chairperson and directors, 139 duties of members, 139 events needing sanction, 139 membership, 138 organization, 138 purpose, 138 rules, official, 140 season of competition, 140 tournaments – post-season: dates, 140 eligibility, 140 financing, 140 post-season, 29, 139 Disciplinary action: advisement, 52 disqualification, 52 forfeiture, 53 probation, 52 restitution, 54 warning, 52 Disciplinary removal of student, 46 Discontinuation of sport, 27, 45 Discrimination, 36 Disqualification (penalty), 52 Districts: contiguous/out-of-state, 44 unorganized, 44 Domicile rule: definitions: attendance zone, 39 change of domicile, 39 requirements, 39 unorganized district, 39 special placements: alternative school students, 41 deaf and blind students, 41 dual enrollment, 41 foreign exchange, 40 legal guardian, 40 married students, 41 multiple attendance zones, 40 ninth-grade enrollment, 39, 40 ward of the court, 40 Dropping a sport/nonathletic activity, 27, 45 Drugs, 36
Dual competition, 24 Dual enrollment, 41 Due process procedures: school violations: reported, 56 unreported, 57 Dues and fees, 21 Duties and authority: executive board, 14, 16 executive director, 16 school administrators, 4 E Eight semesters rule, 42 Eligibility rules: academic and scholarship rule, 39 age limits, 41 appeal procedures, 50 review of prior executive board decision, 50 application of rules, 38 amateur rule, 46 birth records: birth certificate, 41 acceptable substitutes, 41 record retention, 41 verification of birth, 41 clinics/summer camps, 34 domicile rule: definitions, 39 attendance zone, 39 domicile, 39 unorganized district, 39 special domicile placements, 40 alternative school students, 41 deaf and blind students, 41 dual enrollment, 41 foreign exchange, 40 legal guardian, 40 married students, 41 multiple attendance zones, 40 ninth-grade enrollment, 39, 40 ward of the court, 40 enrollment rule: certificate of educational convenience, 39 contest participation while enrolled, 39 initial enrollment by 14th school day, 39 member school students, 38 home school students, 38 A.R.S. §15-802.01 (A), 38 ninth grade enrollment, 39 official school day (definition), 39 online charter school students, 38 home school students, 17, 38 A.R.S. §15-802.01 (A), 38 hardship: burden of proof, 51 definition, 51 wavier by executive board, 51 ineligible player, 53 maximum participation rule, 42 ninth grade enrollment, 39 parental/legal guardian consent rule, 42 physical examination rule, 42 recruitment rule, 47 requirements, 38 rules application, 38 student due process, 50 review of prior executive board decision, 50
Index 2010-2011 student insurance, 21, 36 excess accident, 21 transfer rule, 43 definitions: private/parochial school attendance zone, 46 public school attendance zone, 46 receiving school, 46 sending school, 46 disciplinary removal (suspended/expelled), 46 discontinuation of sport/nonathletic activity, 45 enrollment: beginning of semester, 43 during semester, 43 establishing eligibility-no change of domicile, 45 hardship appeal, 45 one year attendance, 45 parents moving into attendance zone, 45 student sports participation (form 530), 45 student from foreign country, 45 exceptions with change of domicile: contiguous out-of-state district, 44 parents moving into unorganized district, 44 parents moving out of attendance zone, 43 exceptions without change of domicile: ethnic balance, 44 sport/nonathletic activity not offered, 44 one parent moving out of attendance zone, 46 school closures: BIA, 45 private, parochial, 45 public, 44 sport or nonathletic activity dropped, 45 Emergency legislation, 11, 14 Equipment, school: badminton, 72 baseball, 77 basketball, 81 cross country, 83 football, 89 golf, 93 soccer, 99 softball, 103 spiritl ines, 142 swimming, 106 tennis, 111 track, 115 volleyball, 120 wrestling, 124 Ethnic balance, 44 Excellence awards (overall), 31 Executive board, i, 12, 16 appeals: conference placement, 19 region alignment, 19 schools: disqualification, 52 forfeiture, 53 ineligible player, 53 investigation of violation, 58 reported violation, 56 unreported violation, 57 student eligibility, 50 review of prior executive board decisions, 50 committees of: ad hoc advisory: chess, 128 speech & debate, 138
standing: girls equity, 15 officials, 15 theatre, 145 duties, 14 investigation & determination of violation, 58 meetings, 13 members, i. 12, 14 more restrictive conference rules, 14, 20 officers, 14 past members, i i quorum, 13 terms of office, 12 Executive director duties, 16 Excess student accident insurance, 21 Exploitation of student, 1, 46 Expulsion, member, 4 F Falsified documents, 52, 53 Finances: assessments, 21 dues and fees, 21 student excess accident insurance, 21 Foreign exchange students, 40 Football: coaches/coaching, 88 contest participation, 88 interscholastic competition, 88 interschool varsity scrimmage, 86 number of games in season, 87 out-of-season football activities, 88 out-of-season football instructions, 88 post-season tournaments: awards, 89 dates and sites, 89 post-season, 29, 89 practice on site, 89 protests, 90 region, 89 pre-competition practice, 86 mandatory, 86 permissive, 86 rules, 85 speed-up, 85 schedules, 87 school transportation during summer, 88 season of sport, 85 Forfeiture (penalty), 53 Form 520, 43 Form 530, 45 Fund raising, 34 G Games committee (tournament), 29 General provisions: all-star competition, 34 clinics/summer camps, 34 coaches/player participation, 34 discrimination, 36 drugs, alcohol, tobacco, 36 extramural competition: definition, 33 play days, 33 sports days, 33 requirements, 33
Index 2010-2011 individual competition, 33 maximum teams per sport, 32 national anthem, 35 nonschool participation, 32 passes (AIA): complimentary: college/universities, 35 member schools, 35 meritorious, 35 replacement of, 35 lifetime: 25 years of service, 34 AIA executive board member, 34 meritorious, 35 retired, 34 press, 35 practice, 32 responsibility for lost articles, 36 rules/procedures, 32 student grade level for team participation, 32 student insurance, 36 tryouts, 34 Girls’ equity in sports committee, 15 Golf: coaches/coaching, 92 contest participation, 92 games committee, 91 interschool competition, 92 number of meets in season, 92 post-season tournaments: awards, 95 dates and sites, 93 post-season, 29, 93 practice on site, 95 region, 93 rules, 91 schedules, 91 school equipment, 93 school transportation during summer, 93 season of sport, 91 H Hardship: burden of proof, 51 criteria, 51 definition, 51 enrollment limitation hardship, 51 school representative, 51 I Incorporation of AIA, 1 Individual competition, 33 Ineligible player, 53 Insurance, student, 36 excess accident, 21 International competition, 25 Interstate competition, 24 Intrastate competition, 24 Investigation & determination of violation, 58 Invitational tournament: freshman, 26 junior varsity, 26 sanction of, 24 (see specific sport)
J J.R.O.T.C.: awards, 137 basic philosophy, 136 events, 137 judges, 137 membership, 136 participation, 136 philosophy, 136 purpose, 136 season, 136 K Komadina, Tony award, ix, 31 L Legal guardian, 40 Legislation, emergency, 11, 14 Legislative authority, 7 Legislative council: authority, 7 constitution and bylaws (amendment of), 11 meetings, 8 members, vii,7 officers, 8 order of business, 8 presiding officer, 8, 14 qualifications/term of office, 8 quorum, 8 review and referendum, 9 Libero player, 119 Lifetime passes, 34 M Married students , 41 Master calendar, 25 Master schedules, 20, 27 Maximum participation rule, 42 Maximum teams per sport, 32 Membership: application for, 3 assessments, 21 athletic mileage: associate member, 21 full member, 21 student excess accident insurance, 21 associate member school, 4 bordering state school, 4 conference classification, iv, 17, 18 dues and fees, 21 expulsion, 4 region alignment, iv, 19 responsibility of school administrators: school principal: administrative control, 5 conduct of participants, 5 conduct of administrators —news media, 5 host school, 5 requirements, 3 terms of, 3 BIA, 3 public, 3 private or parochial, 4 Mexico, games with, 25
Index 2010-2011 Mileage: athletic, 21 officials, 66 Mission statement (AIA), 10 Multiple attendance zones, 40 N National anthem, 35 New sport: notification to conference, 27 participation fee, 21 Night school (alternative), 41 Ninth grade enrollment, 39, 40 Nonathletic activities: approval of dates for events, 127 approval of events, 127 cancellation of, 27 list of approved dates, 127 rules and regulations, 127 sanctioned: chess, 128 J.R.O.T.C., 136 speech & debate, 138 spiritlines, 141 sanctioning of, 24, 127 Non-certificated personnel, 6, 59 Non-interscholastic contest, 26 Nonschool participation, 32 North Central designation of AIA, 1 O Objectives of the AIA, 1 Officials: area commissioner – responsibilities, 67 assignment of officials, 68 football (number of officials), 68 invitational tournaments, 65, 69 selection of tournament officials: AIA responsibility/authority, 68
regular season contests needed to qualify, 69 selection procedure for post-season
tournaments, 68 tournament assignment procedures, 68
cancellation of, 28 classification of, 62 code of ethics, 69 commissioner, 14 committee, officials, 67 contract & responsibility–officials/schools, 67 demotion/suspension/dismissal, 63 fees/schools – officials responsibility: fee schedule, 65 invitational tournaments, 65 per diem, 66 tournament fees, 65 wrestling tournaments, 66 grievance procedure, 63 independent contractors, 64 mileage fees, 66 qualifications: classification, 62 interstate reciprocity, 62 registration, 62 fees, 62 unregistered, 62 reinstatement, 63 requirements, 62
responsibility, 64 travel assignments, 66 uniform, 67 October 1 enrollment, 17 Open facilities, 61 Open house, 49 Operation budget, 23 Overall excellence awards: Hendrickson, H.A., viii, 31 Row, E.A., viii, 31 Stone, Don F., viii, 31 Out-of-state districts, 44
P Parental/legal guardian consent, 42 Participation: fees, 21 in one season per sport per year, 43 in state tournament, 29 non-school, 32 student grade level for team, 32 Passes (AIA): complimentary: college/universities, 35 member schools, 35, 36 meritorious, 35 replacement of, 35 lifetime: 25 years of service, 34 AIA executive board member, 34 meritorious, 35 retired, 34 press, 35 Penalties and appeals: Ex. Board Investigation & determination of violation, 58 ineligible player, 53 penalties, 52 advisement, 52 disqualification, 52 forfeiture, 53 probation, 52 warning, 52 reported violation – due process, 56 restitution, 54 sportsmanship rule, 54 unreported violation – due process, 57 Performance enhancing substances, 36 Physical examinations, 42 Play days, 33 Pom-pon, 141 Position statement, 36 Post-Season tournaments: AIA responsibility and authority, 29 assignment of officials, 68 authority, 29 awards, 30 championship play-offs, 29 disbursement of revenue, 14 games committee, 29 multiple conference tournament, 29 representation/participation, 29 signs, 29 Practice, 32 Practice on site (see specific sport) Principal’s responsibilities, 5 Private/parochial schools:
attendance zone boundaries, 3 certification of staff, 6
Index 2010-2011 drop of membership, 45 Probation (penalty), 52 Professional clinics, 34, 46 Protests (see specific sport) Q Quorum:
executive board, 13 legislative council, 8
R Rating system (officials), 62, 63 Recruitment rule, 47 Region:
awards, 30 classification, iv, 19 appeals/criteria, 19 responsibilities, 20 rules, 20
Registration fees (officials), 61 Reporting results, 28 Responsible school official, 4 Restitution, 54 Review and referendum, 9 Rules:
academic/scholarship, 39 age limit/birth record, 41 amateur, 46 attendance zone definition, 39 domicile, 39 enrollment, 38 interpretation only to school administrators, 5 maximum participation, 42 more restrictive than AIA: conference, 14, 20 regions, 20 parental or legal guardian consent, 42 physical examination, 42 sports (see specific sport) sportsmanship, 54 transfer, 43
S Sanctions: dual competition, 24 freshman, 26 interstate, 24 international, 25 intrastate, 24 invitational tournament, 24 junior varsity, 26 nonathletic, 127 non-interscholastic, 26 out-of-country, 24 out-of-state, 24 reporting results, 28 Scheduling: additional contests, 26 associate members, 4, 26 cancellation, 27 computer scheduling program , 26 contests, 26 contracts, 27 cross-conference, 27 dual competition, 24, 130 invitational, 27 master schedule, 27
maximum number of contests (see specific sport) non-interscholastic contests, 26 postponement of contes ts, 27 Schedule contracts, 27 Schools: alternative, 40 attendance zone definition, 39 BIA, 3, 6, 45 closures, 45 college preparatory, 6 drop of membership, 44 for the deaf and blind, 41 principal’s responsibilities, 5 private/parochial, 3, 6, 45 public, 44 rules, 3, 5, 14, 20, 32 special function, 6 transfers, 43 Scrimmages, 32 Season of competition (see specific sport) Shortening contests, 27 Signs, tournament, 29 Single-sex schools, 18 Soccer: coaches/coaching, 99 contest participation, 99 number of games in season, 98 post-season tournaments: awards, 100 dates and sites, 99 post-season, 99 practice on site, 100 protests, 100 region, 99 preseason interschool varsity scrimmage, 98 rules, 96 schedules, 98 school equipment, 99 school transportation during summer, 99 season of sport, 97 Softball: coaches/coaching, 103 contest participation, 103 interschool competition, 103 number of games in season, 103 post-season tournaments: awards, 104 dates and sites, 104 post-season, 104 practice on site, 104 protests, 104 region, 104 preseason interschool varsity scrimmage, 102 rules, 101 schedules, 102 school equipment, 103 school transportation during summer, 103 season of sport, 102 suspended game, 101 10-run rule, 101 time limit, 101 Special function schools, 6 Spectator behavior, 55 Speech & debate: ad hoc advisory committee, 138 duties of chairperson and directors, 139 duties of members, 139 events needing sanction, 139 membership, 138
Index 2010-2011 organization, 138 purpose, 138 rules, official, 140 season of competition, 140 tournaments – post-season: dates, 140 eligibility, 140 financing, 140 post-season, 29, 140 Spiritlines: AACCA certification, 142 advisory committee, 141 clinics, 141 coaches /coaching, 142 competitive activities, 141 eligibility, 141 function, 141 National Federation spirit rules, 142 nonschool/club participation, 142 participation, 141 philosophy, 141 rules/regulations, 141 school equipment, 142 school transportation during summer, 142 season of activity, 141 violations, 142 Sports: (also see individual listings) adding a new: notification to conference, 26 participation fee, 21 cancellation of, 27 days, play, 33 days, sports, 33 maximum teams per sport, 32 not offered, 44 one season per sport per year, 42 previous participation, 43 sanctioned: badminton, 71 baseball, 75 basketball, 79 cross country, 82 football, 85 golf, 91 soccer, 96 softball, 101 swimming, 105 tennis, 109 track, 114 volleyball, 117 wrestling, 123 season of competition (see specific sport) Sportsmanship rule, 54 Staff AIA, iii Staff certification, 6 Standardized calendar (see back cover) Student excess accident insurance, 21 Student appeal, 50 Student insurance, 36 Students: alternative, 41 blind, 41 deaf, 41 eligibility of (see eligibility rules) foreign exchange, 40 married, 41 Summer camps/clinics, 34, 46 Sunday practice, 32
Supplements, 36 Suspended student, 46 Swimming: coaches/coaching, 106 contest participation, 106 number of meets in season, 105 post-season tournaments: awards, 107 dates and sites, 107 post-season, 106 protests, 108 region, 106 rules, 105 schedules, 105 school equipment, 106 school transportation during summer, 106 season of sport, 105 T Teaching certificate, Arizona, 6, 59 Television rights, 14 Tennis: coaches/coaching, 111 contest participation, 110 interschool competition, 110 number of matches in season, 110 post-season tournaments: awards, 112 dates and sites, 112 post-season, 29, 111 practice on site, 113 protests, 113 region, 111 rules, 109 schedules, 110 school equipment, 111 school transportation during summer, 111 season of sport, 109 Theatre: ad hoc advisory committee, 143 duties of chairperson and directors, 143 duties of members, 144 events needing sanction, 144 membership, 143 organization, 143 purpose, 143 rules, official, 144 season of competition, 144 tournaments – post-season: dates, 145 eligibility, 145 financing, 145 post-season, 29, 144 Tobacco, 36 Tournaments assignment of officials, 68 awards, 30 authority, 29 control of: post-season, 29 disbursement of revenue, 14 games committee, 29 invitational: freshman, 26 junior varsity, 26 sanction of, 24 (see specific sport) schedule contract, 27 multiple conference, 29
Index 2010-2011 post-season, 29 (also see specific sport) practice (see specific sport) region (see specific sport) signs, 29 state representation/participation, 29 Track: coaches/coaching, 115 contest participation, 115 number of meets in season, 114 post-season tournaments: awards, 116 dates and sites, 116 post-season, 115 practice on site, 116 protests, 116 region, 115 rules, 114 schedules, 114 school equipment, 115 school transportation during summer, 115 season of sport, 114 Transfer rule: application for eligibility Form 520, 43 attendance zone, 43 boarding school, 44 contiguous unorganized out-of-state district, 44 definitions, 46 disciplinary removal (suspended/expelled), 46
discontinuation of sport/nonathletic activity, 45 enrollment: beginning of semester, 43 during semester, 43 establishing eligibility/no change of domicile, 46 ethnic balance, 44 exceptions with change of domicile, 43 exceptions without change of domicile, 44 hardship appeal, 45, 50 married students, 41 moving into unorganized district, 44 moving into attendance zone, 45 moving out of attendance zone, 46 moving out of district, 43 non-varsity level competition, 45 one year attendance, 43 private/parochial school attendance zone, 46 change of domicile, 46 public school attendance zone, 46 receiving school, 46 school closures: BIA, 45 private/parochial, 45 public, 44 sending school, 46 sport or nonathletic activity dropped, 45 sport or nonathletic activity not offered, 44 student participation previous 12 months (form 530), 45 transfer from foreign country, 45 Transportation, school (see school equipment) Tryouts, 34 Tuition, 43 U Unorganized district, 39 Uniforms, officials, 66
V Verification of: birth, 41 student eligibility, 38 Violation: disciplinary action, 52 due process: reported, 56 unreported, 57 eligibility, 38 investigation & determination of, 58 reported violation, 56 scheduling, 26 unreported violation, 57 violation report form (see appendix) Volleyball: coaches/coaching, 119 contest participation, 119 interschool competition, 119 libero player, 119 number of games in season, 118 post-season tournaments: awards, 120 dates and sites, 120 post-season, 29, 120 practice on site, 120 protests, 121 region, 120 preseason interschool varsity scrimmage, 117 rules, 117 schedules, 118 school equipment, 120 school transportation during summer, 120 season of sport, 117 W Ward of the court, 40 Warning (penalty), 52 Wrestling: coaches/coaching, 123 contest participation, 125 dual meet multi-entries, 124 interschool competition, 123 number of opportunities (meets) in season, 124 post-season tournaments: awards, 126 dates and sites, 125 post-season, 29, 125 practice on site, 126 protests, 126 region, 125 rules, 122 schedules, 124 school equipment, 124 school transportation during summer, 124 season of sport, 123 weight certification models, 122 alternative 1, 122 alternative 2, 122 appeal process, 122 certification data, 123 date, 123 growth allowance, 123 weight loss, 123
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